January 21, 2025
Rutherford County Schools
We don’t normally close school solely for cold temperatures, but the temperature is expected to be close to zero for the first part of tomorrow morning. These types of conditions are unusual for our area.
Many of our schools rely on portable classrooms and it is difficult to maintain optimal heat in these buildings when the outside temperatures are in the low single digits. Bus stops are also a concern.
We have debated opening two hours late, but we know everyone hates those days because it greatly disrupts schedules for parents and schools alike.
We also have seven inclement weather days in reserve, and the National Weather Service forecasters are calling for a warmer stretch after tomorrow’s cold weather advisory.
So with all that being said, Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan has decided to close all Rutherford County schools for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The district’s central office will open at the normal time and school-based custodians will report to work at their regularly scheduled time.
We know a day out of school is inconvenient for parents, but we also want to ensure safety.