Cyber Attacks Cancels Classes For The Week

And hygiene items. new information tonight... huntsville city schools is closed to students for the rest of the week after a cyber-security threat.

We have team coverage tonight... we are bringing you all the information you need to know.

We begin with waay 31's sophia borrelli.

She's live after learning more about what parents need to know as to how they can help the district as it investigates the ransomware attack.

Sophia - what is the school district's message to parents tonight?

The district says they want to ask for parents' patience as they continue to work with authorities to fix the issue.

School officials say it's important to remind students - faculty - staff - to make sure their school issued devices are off.

He also stressed the importance of making sure to log off of all huntsville city schools platforms - and do not log back in - until further notice.

"we recognize like everything else in 2020 - it has certainly been unusual for sure.

We are seeing a lot of firsts.

Whether it's covid, whether it's cyber security attacks, all of this is navigating uncharted territory so first off, we thank them for their flexibility and understanding with us in that regard.

Second off, we ask for their continued patience and support."

As of right now - the district says they hope students can return sometime next week.

Live in huntsville - sophia borrelli waay 31 news.

Thanks sophia.

The investigation is ongoing.

The district is working to