As St. Johns County braces for a rare bout of icy conditions, Superintendent Tim Forson has confirmed that schools in the district will remain open. Despite the foreboding winter weather advisory that warns of freezing temperatures, rain, and potential ice on roads, the St. Johns County School District is determined to maintain normal operations on the morrow.
In an effort to stay ahead of the situation, the district has announced it will collaborate closely with local emergency services. "We will continue to work with the SJC Emergency Operations Center and staff to monitor the weather and will relay any changes to our operations through this mass-notification system," Forson stated in a message, which was posted on the St. Johns County School District official website.
Parents and families have been urged to stay informed as any specific updates concerning school activities will be directly communicated by the schools themselves. The advisory cautions that the inclement weather is expected to hit late tonight and carry on into the next morning, bringing a chill to the region that's more known for its sunshine than frost, as per the St. Johns County School District.
Recognizing the importance of safety, the message from Superintendent Forson concluded with a note of caution to the district's families. "Please stay safe and warm," implored Forson. The St. Johns County School District promise to promptly distribute any pertinent alterations in the schedule ensures that families will be kept in the loop as the weather develops.
