“At this time, there is no evidence that any student or staff data was accessed. To ensure full security, we must shut down the entire JCPS network,” officials said.
“During this time, Internet, Wi-Fi, phones, and all network services will be unavailable. ... Because of this necessary work, school will be closed for students.”
The district’s Thanksgiving Break for students started Wednesday and continued through Friday.
Investigators say the security intrusion was detected over the previous weekend.
“We know this may cause inconvenience for families, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Our team is working diligently to confirm that all information remains secure and to restore services as quickly as possible,” the district said.
The school district is home to nine schools and 3,546 students, according to USNews.com.
Jackson County is about a 175-mile drive west from uptown Charlotte.
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