x
Breaking News
More () »

Tunica County Schools will be closed March 16-17

Closing is prompted by “health-related concerns due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic”
Credit: WATN

TUNICA COUNTY, Miss —

Tunica County Schools will be closed Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17.

The announcement was made Saturday on the district’s Facebook page. The post said, “ATTENTION!!!!!!!! Because of the increase health-related concerns due to COVID-19 virus pandemic, the Tunica County School District will be closed March 16-17, 2020. Please continue to check for updates. ** All Maintenance, Custodians, and Bus Shop staff will report to work.”

The district said normal district operations will resume Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

RELATED: Shelby County Schools extend spring break by one week to “ensure the safety of students and staff” in response to coronavirus pandemic

RELATED: Six municipal school districts have added another week to spring break due to coronavirus concerns

Before You Leave, Check This Out