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Huntsville City Schools under heightened awareness after possible threat [Video]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville City Schools emailed families and staff about a possible threat to schools in the system Wednesday morning.

Huntsville City Schools Administration sent out a message Wednesday morning saying they were taking a ‘heightened awareness’ approach as the school system works with local law enforcement and campus security.

You can read the full statement HCS sent out below.

HCS families and staff,

We are continuing to address concerns related to rumors and threats on social media. We are actively monitoring along with law enforcement, and it does not appear there are any credible threats involving our schools at this time.

However, we take these concerns seriously as the safety of our students and staff members is paramount. We are taking a “heightened awareness” approach as we follow our school safety plans and work with law enforcement and our campus security team to support our schools.

We ask for families’ support …

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New Orleans Hurricane Francine school closures [Video]

Hurricane Francine caused widespread power outages and flooding across Southeast Louisiana. As crews continue to assess damage, some schools are announcing closures for Friday, Sept. 13. The following schools have announced closures: Lafourche Parish: CLOSEDAll Lafourche Parish schools will remain closed on Friday, Sept. 13. Terrebonne Parish: CLOSEDDue to extensive power outages and conditions throughout our community, all schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.St. Tammany Parish: OPENAll St. Tammany Parish Schools will reopen Friday, Sept. 13. Northshore Kids Academy in Slidell will reopen Friday, September 13th.Jefferson Parish: CLOSEDAll Jefferson Parish Public Schools are closed Friday, Sept. 13.Jefferson RISE Charter School will be closed on Friday 9/13 due to the continued power outages. We will reopen on Monday 9/16.Plaquemines Parish: OPENSchools and offices will reopen tomorrow, Friday, September 13th, with the exception of BCMS, which will have a virtual learning day due to roof damage. St. Bernard Parish: OPENFollowing the departure of Hurricane Francine, the St. Bernard Parish Public School System spent the morning conducting a thorough evaluation of all schools and facilities to ensure their safety and readiness.All buildings are operational and ready for our students and staff to return, so we are happy to share that we will be reopening all St. Bernard Parish Public Schools and Facilities for Friday September 13th. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation, and we cant wait to see you back at school tomorrow.Orleans Parish: CLOSEDNOLA Public Schools will remain closed on Friday. In addition to power outages, building impacts, and staffing issues with bus companies, the city has asked residents to conserve water to prevent sewer backups. We encourage families to check with their individual schools for their reopening plans.St. Georges Episcopal School will be closed on Friday Hancock County: OPENSchool resumes, Friday, September 13.Washington Parish: OPENAlll Washington Parish Schools will reopen on Friday, Sept. 13. Tangipahoa Parish: OPENTangipahoa Parish Public Schools reopen on Friday, September 13.St. John Parish: CLOSEDAll SJBP Public Schools will remain closed on Friday, September 13,St. James Parish: CLOSEDSt. James Parish Schools and offices will remain closed on Friday, September 13.St. Charles Parish: OPENAll schools will open Friday except for Carver Elementary School. Catholic Schools: Today, we are grateful that our school leaders are able to safely assess their school sites for any damage. Our first priority is that our students return to school in a healthy and safe environment. Announcements about reopening will be site-based based on several factors, including power restoration, after consultation with the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation and civil authorities as necessary. Please be patient with our school leaders as they assess and work to mitigate any damage.