Newport, TN (WOKI) Cocke County Schools’ students and staff are returning to school Wednesday, October 16 following devastating flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene that began on September 27.

Cocke County Schools representatives say the district has been working with county and state officials to gauge the damage and work on repairs to get students back in school safely, adding that no damage has occurred to any of the district’s facilities.

District officials say they are committed to providing support to students and families and that social and emotional support services will be available for students and staff who may be impacted by the flood.

For more information and to stay updated with the reopening process, visit the Cocke County Schools website here.

(Greene County – WOKI) Students in Greene County and Greeneville City Schools are back the classroom after devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene.

A lot has changed in the last two weeks in order to get students back in the classroom today (Tuesday).

Officials say at least four students and one administator were pretty severely affected by flooding.

Because Greene County is still under a boil water advisory, schools had to be stocked with bottled water both for drinking and preparing meals for students.

They are also using plastic and Styrofoam during meals to limit the amount of dishes to be washed.

The Greene County Health Department says the water in the restroom is okay to use for washing hands.