Students were out of session again at the beginning of the week in Randolph County because of threatening weather.
For at least one school, that means the school year will last a little longer.
Uwharrie Charter Academy was closed to students and staff Monday because of widespread concerns about the potential for damaging and stormy weather.
For UCA, that means the school year has been extended. The new last day for students will be June 4 as a make-up date.
Based on information from UCA, this adjustment will prevent changes to spring break and the senior graduation schedule.
Schools in the Randolph County School System were closed Monday. It marks the fourth consecutive month that the district has called off classes for a full or partial day or had delayed openings because of weather-related issues.
Asheboro City Schools also was out of session Monday. The district made it an optional teacher workday for staff.
Many school districts across the region announced decisions Sunday to call off classes for Monday because of forecasts for severe weather. There were tornado warnings in parts of the state, though any near the Triad had expired by early afternoon.
Randolph Community College also called off Monday’s in-person classes, calling for students and employees to operate remotely.
UCA bus involved in wreck
A UCA bus was involved in a morning crash last week with less than 20 students on board.
Both Randolph County Emergency Services and UCA officials reported that there were no injuries and all aboard the bus declined further treatment after they were checked by medical officials.
The incident happened last Wednesday morning on McDowell Road in Asheboro. Two other vehicles were involved in the incident, with law enforcement officials saying there were no injuries.
Based on reports, Rebecca Ann Mongillo, the driver of the bus, was cited for a red light violation.
