Some schools impacted by Western KY tornadoes will be closed until January

Some Kentucky schools in tornado ravaged areas will be closed until January and others won’t open for days, school district officials said Sunday.

“As a community we are experiencing a tragic time,“ Amy Smith, Superintendent of Hopkins County Schools, said of the tornadoes that left hundreds homeless.

“Our students, families, and community have suffered devastating loss and in response all of Hopkins County Schools will not be in session until after winter break. ...Staff are not expected to work. Our Central Office will be open and we will be in touch if volunteers are needed after we receive information from our Judge Executive.”

Dawson Spring Independent Superintendent Leonard Whalen said that district will not have school or related activities until at least January 4. School buildings will be open to provide clothing and food and other essentials.

Graves County Schools are closed until at least Dec. 17, the district website said.

Bowing Green Independent and Warren County Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday and the schools were providing food and helping those in need.

On Sunday, the Christian County schools board announced the district would be closed for classes on Monday in the wake of “the devastating weekend storms. “

The district had previously announced the temporary closures of Pembroke Elementary and South Christian Elementary School.

“Monday allows us to reset and focus on the welfare, the feeding and the resources for our families and community in the wake of the storm carnage,” said Christian County Superintendent Chris Bentzel. “I am humbled by the generosity and active-care our community consistently provides each other in times of need.”