Cannon Schools Closed Monday Possible Water Contamination

Cannon County Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, March 29th, 2021 due to the possibility of water contamination. Director of Cannon County Schools, Mr. William F. Curtis stated, "Woodbury and Cannon County citizens were informed Sunday that, 'The Town of Woodbury Water System has experienced flooding at the Woodbury Water Treatment Plant resulting in the POSSIBILITY of contamination to the plant's treated water. NONE OF THE WATER HAS LEFT THE PLANT. As a precautionary measure, we are asking customers to boil water before using for consumption. We expect this notice to be in effect for 48 hours beginning at 12:45 a.m. March 28^th, 2021 and expire at 12:45 a.m. March 30^th, 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this problem.' School Officials have been in touch with Woodbury Water Department Personnel regarding this issue. Five of our seven schools are on the Woodbury Water System, and the safety of our students is our top priority. On a related note due to the flooding situation in Cannon County, several County and State roads have received damage, washed out, and are debris littered. Cannon County Bus Drivers have been instructed to examine their routes for any possible hazards. If repairs are made at the Water Treatment Plant and roads have been cleared, Schools may resume normal operation on-time on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021."

In a related matter due to the possibility of water contamination, the PreK/Kindergarten Screening scheduled for Monday, March 29th, 2021 at the Cannon County Schools Central Offices has been RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, March 30th, 2021. Scheduled Appointment Times will REMAIN the Same. We apologize for any inconvenience. If any Parent/Guardian has a question or desires more information about the PreK/Kindergarten Registration process, please contact PreK Supervisor Mrs. Kathy Mullins at Phone: 629-201-4801 Extension 10126 or Email: kathy.mullins@ccstn.net.