5 Charlotte Schools To Close Early Friday For NBA All-Star Game

CHARLOTTE, NC — Five Charlotte-area schools will dismiss early on Friday, Feb. 15 due to transportation concerns stemming from the weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, school officials said.

The five schools affected by the early closures are:

• Chantilly Montessori School, 701 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte
• Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School, 1601 Park Drive, Charlotte
• First Ward Creative Arts Academy, 715 N. Caldwell Street, Charlotte
• Irwin Avenue Elementary School, 329 N. Irwin Avenue, Charlotte
• Metro School, 405 S. Davidson Street, Charlotte

Says Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: “CMS consulted with the City of Charlotte Department of Transportation and local law enforcement to assess and make plans to help ensure safe transportation for our students. Many roads will be closed in the uptown area and heavy traffic congestion is expected during upcoming NBA All-Star activities on Friday, February 15 and throughout the weekend. The primary concern areas are Independence near Bojangle’s Arena and the uptown area around the time for CMS afternoon dismissals in or near these areas. ASEP, the after school care program, will continue for students at these schools as we know many parents rely on these supports.”

The NBA All-Star game weekend event will be held at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, Feb. 15 through Feb. 17.

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