Selma City Schools to return to normal schedule Tuesday
Published 6:05 pm Monday, April 29, 2024
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Selma City Schools return to its regular schedule on Tuesday after Selma High School and Saints Virtual Academy/Alternative School was placed on virtual learning on Monday.
In a letter to parents, School Superintendent Zickeyous Byrd issued the following statement to parents:
Dear Parents,
I want to inform you that we will resume our regular schedule at Selma High School and Saints Virtual Academy/Alternative School tomorrow, April 30, 2024. We have received assurances from the Selma Police Department of increased police presence at both campuses for the remainder of the year.
Please rest assured that the safety and security of our scholars and employees remain our top priority.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Superintendent Zickeyous Byrd
Selma City Schools
A pair of shootings on Saturday night involving juveniles has forced Selma City Schools to put Selma High School and Saints Virtual Academy/Alternative School on virtual learning until the incident is resolved.
According to the Selma Police Department, two teens were shot over the weekend on the 1500 block of Marie Foster Street. A 17 year old teen was critically injured in a shooting on April 26. An 18 year old was shot in the foot at the same block 24 hours later.
“The school was closed because of an incident involving a student being shot over the weekend, they were being cautious,” Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford said.
The SPD will beef up controls at the schools, something Byrd wants.
