Cane River Middle

Good afternoon!

This is Yancey County Schools with an important message about the schedule for tomorrow.

Due to the melting snow, below freezing temperatures and sections of icy roadways, Yancey County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay on Wednesday,
March 18, 2026.

Have a good evening, stay warm and drive safely in the morning.

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Due to the Winter Weather Advisory of snow showers, black ice and freezing temperatures all day tomorrow, Yancey County Schools will have a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Our principals and teachers will work with students and families if their WiFi is not in service at home due to the weather.

Students - check your school email, Google Classroom accounts or ClassDoJo for any additional information your teacher may provide. Middle and high school assignments may also be sent out electronically. Students please log on with your teachers at 10:00 a.m.

Please drive safely tomorrow.

Good morning! This is Yancey County Schools with an important message concerning today’s weather forecast and school schedule.

Due to the forecasted sleet and snow, Yancey County Schools will dismiss early today, Monday, March 16, 2026.

Possible sleet, snow accumulation, high winds and dropping temperatures are forecasted for this afternoon and evening. Please travel with caution.

Our students will be dismissed at the following times today:
Elementary Schools 12:30 p.m.
High School 12:45 p.m.
Middle Schools 1:00 p.m.

So once again, all YCS students will be dismissed early today.
Stay safe, be careful driving and have a great afternoon!

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT: Buses are getting to the closest school and sheltering students there until the storm passes. No students will be counted tardy this morning. Please use caution and make your way to school when it is safe.

Spring portraits and spring sports photos are coming up Monday the 16th. See flyers for more information.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toe River Arts Presents Yancey County Student Art Showcase
Burnsville, NC — Toe River Arts is pleased to present the Yancey County Student Art Showcase, featuring artwork by K–12 students from local schools. The exhibition highlights the creativity and artistic efforts of young artists in the community and offers them the opportunity to have their work displayed in a professional gallery setting.
The public is invited to attend an Open House reception celebrating the participating students:
Yancey County Student Art Showcase Open House
📅 Friday, March 13
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Toe River Arts Gallery, Burnsville
Community members, families, and friends are encouraged to stop by the gallery to view the student artwork and support young artists from Yancey County.
For more information, follow Toe River Arts on social media.

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Due to a gas line break at Cane River Middle School, students have been evacuated to Blue Ridge Elementary School. Students will be dismissed from there. Buses will take students home as normal. Parents can pick up their children at BRES beginning at 11:30 a.m. Please enter at the main entrance and follow the pick-up line. If you need to change your child's pick up instructions, please call BRES at 828-682-8150.

Happy SRO Appreciation Day! We are extremely grateful for the Yancey County Sheriff's Office partnering with us to provide School Resource Officers (SRO) at each school site. These men and women commit themselves every day to the safety of our students, staff and school communities.

Thank you:
Deputy Bradley Boone - Blue Ridge Elementary
Deputy Jon York - Burnsville Elementary
Deputy Amber Ayers - South Toe Elementary
Deputy Sam Howell - Cane River Middle
Deputy Gerald Barnett - East Yancey Middle
Deputy Anthony Renfro & Deputy Vanessa Potter - Mountain Heritage High

Everyone loves the Scholastic Book Fair, and it's coming up next month!

Spring sports portraits are coming up soon!

Last chance to purchase your 2025-2026 CRMS yearbook!

Heads up regarding winter sports portraits!

Due to the Winter Weather Advisory that has been issued for our area, Yancey County Schools will dismiss early today, Friday, February 6, 2026.

Possible snow accumulation, high winds and dropping temperatures are forecasted for this afternoon and evening. Please travel with caution.

Our students will be dismissed at the following times today:
Elementary Schools 2:00 p.m.
High School 2:15 p.m.
Middle Schools 2:30 p.m.

So once again, all YCS students will be dismissed early today.
Stay safe, be careful driving and have a great weekend!

Due to freezing temperatures and the possibility of black ice, Yancey County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay on Friday, February 6, 2026. Buses will not run on icy roads.

Have a good evening and drive safely in the morning.

Due to the precipitation overnight, freezing temperatures and snow and ice on our secondary roads, Yancey County Schools will have a Remote Learning Day on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Our principals and teachers will work with students and families if their WiFi is not in service at home.

Students - please check your school email, Google Classroom accounts or ClassDoJo for any additional information your teacher may provide. Middle and high school assignments may also be sent out electronically. Students please log on with your teachers at 11:00 a.m.

Please drive safely this morning.

Due to freezing temperatures, black ice, and a chance of snow showers overnight, Yancey County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

We will reassess weather conditions tomorrow morning and announce any changes to the school schedule by 6:30 a.m.

Have a good evening and drive safely in the morning.