HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. — The Hamblen County Department of Education announced on their Facebook page that schools will remain open on Friday, September 3. However, students who stay home that day will not be counted as absent and be allowed to complete assignments at home.
The Hamblen County DOE emphasizes that there will still be not be a virtual day and there will be no virtual component for the school day. However, students will not be required to log in but to complete their assigned assignments.
The DOE say they plan to create a longer holiday weekend to reduce the number of students in school. The plan is to help reduce the spread of the COVID virus in school.
The post also notes that buses will run on regular schedule, breakfast and lunch will be served, school will remain open and all classes will take place for students still attending in person.
