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Haleyville, Winston County schools virtual Friday

HALEYVILLE - Due to secondary roads still being deemed impassible  as of Thursday morning as well as a water issue at Haleyville  City schools that could pose a problem about ice, the schools   will be virtual this Friday January 19, announced superintendent Dr Holly Sutherland.

"We are not risking employee or student safety by trying to open school when it is not safe to do so," Sutherland emphasized. 

Sutherland encouraged all students to refer to their grade level and  classroom platforms,  online work platforms and iReady or their virtual assignments.

Need for virtual school days debated by Haleyville School Board

Haleyville Board of Education member Beth McAlpine, seated third from left, noted that students are not benefitting from virtual days. She is shown seated among fellow board members at a recent meeting. From left, Boo Haughton, Kris Burleson, McAlpine, Donna Jones, Board President Chad Tidwell and Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.

Haleyville Board of Education member Beth McAlpine, seated third from left, noted that students are not benefitting from virtual days. She is shown seated among fellow board members at a recent meeting. From left, Boo Haughton, Kris Burleson, McAlpine, Donna Jones, Board President Chad Tidwell and Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.
HALEYVILLE - Differing viewpoints were shared between a member of the Haleyville Board of Education and administrators at Haleyville City Schools, as to why virtual days are still needed and being included in the 2023-2024 school calendar.

School systems virtual Thursday due to severe weather threat

WINSTON COUNTY - Both Haleyville City and Winston County school systems have announced a virtual day for Thursday, February 16, due to the threat of severe weather.  Students will not be on campus that day, but teachers will be there to assist students with virtual or online lessons. According to ABC Meteorologist James Spann, the severe weather is expected to enter the western portion of the state around noon on Thursday.
Be weather aware, take proper safety precautions and follow the Alabamians live feed on this site for updates.  

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