Laurel County students won’t return to school for remainder of the year

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Laurel County Public Schools has ended the school year after an EF3 tornado devastated two London neighborhoods.

The district announced on Tuesday, May 20, that administrators have decided that students will not return to classrooms and that Friday, May 16, was students’ last day.

“Since the severe weather event that occurred over the weekend, Laurel County Public Schools District Administrators have been in regular contact with the Kentucky Department of Education discussing allowances under current legislation that best meet the needs of our students, staff, and community,” the district wrote. “This decision to end the school year will allow us to focus on our students and employees who have been adversely impacted, as we continue to coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies in the restoration of services to our community.”

Graduation is still scheduled for Saturday, May 31.

“Our Family Resource and Youth Service Centers will continue reaching out and coordinating services for affected families,” the district wrote. “Additional information will be shared on individual school websites and Facebook pages regarding specific school announcements and graduation.”