From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Due to possible winter weather issues, Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency effective at 2 p.m. today for 25 counties, including Jefferson, St. Clair and Blount counties. Since then, some local school districts have altered their schedule for the week.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Due to the threat of winter weather, Jefferson County Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday January 16th. Students and all employees will not report to school or work that day. There will also be no after-school activities on Tuesday.
We will be monitoring the weather situation for Wednesday, and will send out further communication if a delay or closure is needed. Our biggest concern is making sure our students and staff are safe. We have been taking part in the national weather service briefings, and will continue to do so. We will also continue our conversations with local emergency management officials, so that we can make the most informed decision possible.
LEEDS CITY SCHOOLS
Governor Ivy has issued a state of emergency for Tuesday therefore there will be no school on Tuesday January 16.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
Due to the threat of severe weather and dangerous road conditions tomorrow, January 16th, school will be closed and all afterschool activities will be canceled. As always, the safety of our students and staff are our top priority.
TRUSSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
Due to the State of Emergency, Trussville City Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 16, 2024. There will be no after school activities Tuesday. Due to the State of Emergency, Remote Learning will not be required for Tuesday.
As a reminder, Trussville City School will also be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.To notify us of a school closing in the Trussville, Clay, Pinson, Argo, Center Point, Springville, Leeds, Moody or Irondale area, please email news@trussvilletribune.com