Estimadas familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Transylvania,
Debido a las condiciones de hielo en las carreteras en varias áreas de nuestro condado, las escuelas operarán con un retraso de 2 horas mañana, miércoles 28 de enero.
Sabemos que estos retrasos por clima invernal pueden ser difíciles para las familias, pero sepan que tomamos estas decisiones con suma precaución para mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes y personal. Nuestros autobuses no pueden viajar de manera segura por carreteras heladas, por lo que hemos identificado algunos cierres de carreteras y puntos de recogida alternativos para garantizar que todos lleguen a la escuela de manera segura. Si tiene alguna dificultad para llevar a su hijo a la escuela, su director trabajará con usted.
CARRETERAS CERRADAS el 28/01/2026 DEBIDO A CONDICIONES PELIGROSAS DE HIELO:
Área de Rosman:
Frozen Creek Road
Old Toxaway Road
Oscar Chapel Road
Carsons Creek Road
Macedonia Church Road
Área de Brevard:
Illahee Point Road
Buena Vista Road
Elm Bend Road (pasando Morgan Heights)
Reasonover Road
Solomon Jones Road
Área de Pisgah Forest:
Little River Campground Road
Poplar Lane
Pisgah Shadows
LUGARES DE RECOGIDA ALTERNATIVOS:
Si su parada regular se ve afectada, por favor lleve a su hijo a uno de estos lugares o comuníquese con su escuela para obtener información:
Área de Little River: Departamento de Bomberos de Little River o Iglesia Bautista de Little River
Área de Lake Toxaway: Departamento de Bomberos de Lake Toxaway
Área de Balsam Grove: Centro Comunitario de Balsam Grove
Área de Carsons Creek: Departamento de Bomberos de Connestee (en la puerta trasera de Connestee)
RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD: Por favor mantenga a sus hijos adentro donde hace calor hasta que llegue el autobús. Los conductores tocarán sus bocinas y permitirán tiempo adicional para que su hijo aborde el autobús.
Por favor continúen siguiendo nuestras cuentas de redes sociales y visiten nuestro sitio web para cualquier actualización, ya que las condiciones climáticas pueden cambiar durante el día.
Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión mientras navegamos juntos estas condiciones climáticas invernales. Alentamos a todos los conductores, incluidos los estudiantes conductores, a mantenerse alertas y seguros mientras viajan.

Estimada comunidad de TCS, las Escuelas del Condado de Transylvania tendrán Días de Aprendizaje Virtual el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero para todos los estudiantes. Los estudiantes aprenderán desde casa ambos días. Esta decisión se tomó por precaución extrema para garantizar la seguridad del personal, los padres y los estudiantes. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ahora muestra la posibilidad de acumulación de hielo y cortes de energía a partir de este fin de semana en todo el Condado de Transylvania. Nuestra área está bajo una Advertencia de Tormenta de Hielo que comienza el sábado 24 de enero. Continuaremos monitoreando el pronóstico durante los próximos días e informaremos inmediatamente a las familias si hay más cambios en las operaciones escolares. También pueden seguir nuestro sitio web y páginas de redes sociales para actualizaciones. Gracias y por favor manténganse seguros.

Dear TCS families,

Transylvania County Schools will have Virtual Learning Days on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday January 27 for all students. Students will learn from home both days. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of staff, parents and students.

The National Weather Service is now showing the possibility of ice accumulation and power outages starting this weekend across Transylvania County. Our area is under an Ice Storm Warning beginning on Saturday.

We will continue to monitor the forecast throughout the next few days, and will immediately let families know if there are any more changes to school operations. You can also follow our website and social media pages for updates.

Reminder: If students lose power on virtual days, they are given five extra days to complete their assignments once in-person school resumes.
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We want to make sure everyone in our school community is ready. Please take these steps now, if possible:

Prepare your devices – Charge your phones, tablets, laptops, and portable chargers.

Monitor reliable sources – Stay updated through local news, the National Weather Service, and Transylvania County emergency management and county social media pages. We'll share school-related decisions and updates on our website, through our phone alert system and on social media.

Gather emergency supplies – Make sure you have flashlights, batteries, and blankets on hand. Stock up on non-perishable food, water, medications, and pet supplies.

Stay safe – If ice develops, roads can become dangerous quickly. Please stay home and avoid travel if roads are slick.
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Tips from emergency management experts:

Please make sure you have plenty of food, water and supplies ready, including a way to stay warm if there is no electricity. Remember that you cannot use grills or propane heaters indoors because they produce a toxic gas that can be deadly.

It is best to only try to heat one room of the home, according to experts, who recommend putting blankets or towels over the windows to trap the heat inside, and having plenty of blankets or sleeping bags to keep warm.

Water pipes can also freeze and burst in these expected frigid temperatures. Try to maintain indoor heat (above 55°F), let cold water drip from faucets, open cabinet doors for warm air circulation, insulate exposed pipes, and seal air leaks in walls, especially near pipes entering the house. For outdoor pipes, disconnect hoses, shut off water, and cover faucets.
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The Sharing House provided information about the following winter storm resources:
- The City of Brevard, North Carolina released a statement that a warming station at the Brevard Fire Dept will be open to the public from Saturday, 1/24 to Tuesday, 1/26 from 9am to 7pm.
- Cove Shelter provides emergency shelter and supportive services for the unhoused and high risk individuals. They will be open through the storm.
- The Haven of Transylvania County has their shelter prepared and staff will shelter in place through the storm.
"Sharing House is open regular hours today, 1/23 for normal hours: 9-12pm and 1-4pm for all services. Stay safe, be prepared, and utilize our community resources if you need."

Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.

Dear Transylvania County Schools families,
Reminder | Low temperatures are expected to last through next week, and we are asking that students stay indoors while waiting for the bus each morning. Bus drivers will sound the horn when arriving, and will give students extra time to leave their home and board the bus. Stay safe and warm. Thank you.

Dear Transylvania County Schools families and staff, due to the potential of ice, along with continued low temperatures overnight, Transylvania County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution. Thank you for your understanding; stay safe and warm!

Estimadas familias y personal de las Escuelas del Condado de Transylvania: debido a la posibilidad de hielo, junto con las bajas temperaturas continuas durante la noche, las Escuelas del Condado de Transylvania operarán con un retraso de 2 horas el martes 9 de diciembre. Esta decisión se tomó por precaución. ¡Gracias por su comprensión; manténganse seguros y abrigados!

Flu season is here and one of the best ways to protect yourself is through a flu shot. Your K-12 student can receive a flu shot from school nurses at school during the month of October.

Permission forms must be completed by September 29.
REGISTER YOUR CHILD ONLINE at surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolFlu2025
(or return the paper form to your child’s school)

For more info, visit transylvaniahealth.org/SchoolFlu or contact Transylvania Public Health at 828-884-3135.

We’re excited to welcome our youngest learners to Kindergarten Jump Start — a special time for rising kindergarteners to explore their new school, meet teachers and classmates, do fun activities and get comfortable before the first day of school!
We can’t wait to see our future students take their first steps into learning!
#BuildingaStrongerTomorrowToday

TCS Nutrition department is serving meals to children under 18 ALL SUMMER!! Starting Monday, July 7, Pisgah Forest Elementary will be a daily meal pick-up site, in addition to Champion Pool and home deliveries! Monday-Thursday from 12-2pm. #TCSYes #BuildingaStrongerTomorrowToday

Register now for Kindergarten and give your child a strong start to a lifetime of learning! #TCSYes #BuildingaStrongerTomorrowToday

Reminder!! FREE School Lunches begin today! #TCSYes #TCSTogether

Rosman Elementary held their 5th grade DARE graduation this morning. Sheriff Chuck Owenby spoke to the graduates and encouraged them to "make good choices". #TCSYes #TeachingEveryoneTakesEveryone

Rosman Elementary students enjoyed exploring science today with activities in all their classes. They built ecosystems, egg drop mechanisms, erupted volcanos, constructed marshmallow towers and much more! #TCSYes

Reminder to Register for Kindergarten this week at any TCS Elementary school! #TCSYes

More pictures from the Kindergarten Rally where students got to practice getting on and off the bus; plus won some great prizes! #TCSYes #TCSTogether

The Kindergarten Rally was a success! Preschoolers got a taste of Kindergarten with lots of hands-on learning activities! #TCSYes #TCSTogether

Kindergarten Rally is Tomorrow, with lots of activities and fun! Can't wait to meet the class of 2038! #TCSYes