All of Christian County Public Schools will be closed Monday as the district works to serve the students and families of the Pembroke, South Christian, and Crofton areas that were adversely affected by the severe storms over the weekend.
Superintendent of Schools Chris Bentzel said Pembroke Elementary School suffered structural damage that will cause it to be closed until January when students return from Christmas break.
click to download audioThe school was one of several buildings and homes that suffered damage from the storms that originated in Stewart County, Tennessee, and moved into southern Christian County.
Power was out at South Christian Elementary School over the weekend but Bentzel was hopeful its restoration would mean a return to classes Tuesday.
He said about two-dozen staff district staff members had their homes damaged or destroyed in the storms.
click to download audioBentzel said the school district will provide food services Monday at each school in the district except for Pembroke, South Christian, and Crofton Elementary between 11 and 1.
click to download audioIn addition, the school will have five satellite food pick-up distribution points in Lafayette, the old Lacy School, Crofton Elementary School, the old Pembroke School, and the Oak Grove Community Center during that time.
If any anyone is in need of supplies or services, the family resource and youth services centers will provide them this week between 8 and 3.
click to download audioBentzel said Crofton students can receive services at Sinking Fork Elementary School and South Christian students can receive services at Christian County Middle School.
Anyone wanting to donate items for other western Kentucky communities hit hard by the tornados can drop off items at the Gateway Academy.
click to download audioBentzel said a decision about school Monday for everyone but Pembroke would be made late Monday. He added this week’s missed school days will not be added to the school calendar.
