FILE: Water from the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out roads and submerged bridges in East Tennessee over the weekend. (Courtesy: WSMV)

Cocke County Schools Announces Reopening after Historic Flooding

Posted on October 15, 2024

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.

*FILE: Water from the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out roads and submerged bridges in East Tennessee over the weekend*. (*Courtesy: WSMV*)

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FILE: Water from the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out roads and submerged bridges in East Tennessee over the weekend. (Courtesy: WSMV)

Cocke County Schools Announces Reopening after Historic Flooding

Posted on October 15, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments

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.

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