Avery, Watauga County Schools close due to worsening weather conditions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Caldwell, Watauga and Avery County Schools are dismissing early Friday due to deteriorating weather conditions.

In Avery County, Newland Elementary School dismissed at 10:15 a.m., Avery Middle School dismissed at 10:30 a.m. and all other schools dismissed at 10:45 a.m., the district says.

“Completion of all bus routes takes approximately 2 hours. Therefore, in an effort to ensure the safe return home of all students and staff, we must release at these times,” the Avery County Schools superintendent said.

Watauga High School dismissed at 1 p.m. and K8 schools will dismiss at noon. In Caldwell County, schools are dismissing an hour earlier than normal. WrapAround, Caldwell County Schools’ after-school program, is closed.