Cumberland, Overton, Putnam Schools To Close Until March 31

Cumberland County, Overton County and Putnam County Schools will close until March 31 based on recommendations from Governor Bill Lee Monday.

Clay County Schools will close Wednesday leading into spring break.

“Superintendents and local leadership have the full support of my administration to determine effective dates for closure this week as they evaluate what is best for families within their respective districts,” Lee said in a statement. “We understand the tremendous burden school closure places on families and we will continue to work with both the federal government and school districts to ensure we continue essential supports like meals for students in need.”

Overton County School officials will provide meals to students at the conclusion of this week’s spring break. Schools will be contacting families to discuss on-line assignments/paper assignment packets and meal delivery. Further information concerning meal delivery locations and times will be provided in the upcoming days.

Putnam County Interim Director Of Schools Corby King said the afternoon would be spent working out plans.

“This continues to be a fluid situation as more information comes to us from state and local health officials, The TN Department of Education, and the Governor’s office,” King said.