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Washington County schools to return Oct. 14 after disaster; FEMA opens local center at old Jonesboro Elementary
Summary
Board approved changing the district calendar so students return Oct. 14, citing the recent disaster; staff described a broad local response—shelters, donation distribution and search-and-rescue—and said FEMA has taken space at the old Jonesboro Elementary to serve as a central disaster center.
The Washington County Board of Education approved a change to the school calendar to move students’ return to Oct. 14, rather than Oct. 17, following a recent disaster that disrupted the district. Staff said the adjustment aims to restore routines and give families clearer information amid recovery.
"I make a motion that we change the school calendar for these students to return back to…
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