Troutman Schools Dismiss Early Amid Power Outage
On Tuesday, several schools in the Troutman area released students early after a power outage disrupted normal operations and raised safety concerns.
Affected Schools and Dismissal Times
The following schools are adjusting their schedules:
| School | Dismissal Time |
|---|---|
| Troutman Elementary | Noon |
| Career Academy and Technical School | 1 p.m. |
| Troutman Middle | 1 p.m. |
| South Iredell High | 1 p.m. |
Safety Measures and Traffic Control
Troutman Police officers are directing traffic at major intersections to ensure safe dismissal. Bus drivers have been instructed to verify that parents are present at each stop before unloading students. If a parent is not at the stop, the driver will return the student to campus for pickup.
“The safety of our students is our top priority,” said a district official.
Power Restoration and Next Steps
According to Troutman officials, power is expected to be restored by 1 p.m. The district will ...
