ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. – After missing more than six weeks of school, thousands of Onslow County students headed back to class Wednesday in 24 schools in the county.
- Hunters Creek Middle School in Jacksonville held a celebration with a marching band and staff welcoming back 756 students, 109 of which became displaced from Florence
- One sixth grade social studies teacher started a drive to collect whatever students need
- The school board is still discussing a make-up day calendar which they discussed at their emergency meeting
And there was a big celebration at Hunters Creek Middle School in Jacksonville with a marching band and staff welcoming back 756 students, 109 of which became displaced from Florence.
One sixth grade social studies teacher started a drive to collect whatever students need.
“We have clothing of all sizes, diapers, formula, hygiene items shoes, toys, bags, purses hats, everything that someone would need to survive and be comfortable,” said Brittany Gamber.
Gamber is still actively collecting non-perishable food donations for the displaced students and their families.
The principal at the school, Chris Andre, says the staff really wants to be there emotionally for their students.
“To be kind, to be absolutely certain, our kids are getting what they need, they may not be getting it at home, they may not want to tell us,” said Andre.
Twenty-four schools in the county opened Wednesday, six more are scheduled to open November 1, and the rest are scheduled to open by November 5.
The school board is still discussing a make-up day calendar which they discussed at their emergency meeting. They are looking into adding minutes at certain schools, as well as taking days off Spring Break, Christmas break, and summer vacation.
