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Matthews schools to route Thomas Hunter office traffic through elementary building as reorganization test

Matthews County School Board · April 21, 2026
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Facing staffing shortages and consolidation planning, district leaders will close the Thomas Hunter office for most daytime hours starting April 27 and route calls and pickups through Matthews Elementary while staff test logistics ahead of a planned preK–7 consolidation.

District leaders told the Matthews County School Board on April 21 they will temporarily route Thomas Hunter Middle School office calls, deliveries and daytime parent pickups through Matthews Elementary effective April 27 as part of reorganization preparations.

Dr. Daniel and school administrators said the move responds to staffing constraints and upcoming testing demands. Between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., visitors and callers…

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