CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Clarksville-Montgomery County School System officials announced all CMCSS schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 5, and Friday, Feb. 6, due to ongoing hazardous conditions from winter weather.
School-based employees will not report on those days, which will count as inclement weather stockpile days. District offices will remain open. Officials said the district will have one stockpile day remaining and will not need to implement a make-up plan at this time.
District leaders said crews made progress breaking through thick ice Wednesday when temperatures reached around 40 degrees. However, sub-freezing temperatures overnight caused refreezing, creating slick and hazardous conditions across campuses, parking lots and some roadways.
Bus drivers ran routes and checked buses, and while many roads have been cleared, officials said conditions are still not safe or feasible for reopening schools this week.
District leaders acknowledged concerns from families about the extended closure and said crews continue working with support from city and county agencies. Officials said a significant thaw is expected next week, offering optimism for reopening.
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