LAFAYETTE, Tenn. -- Life is still far from normal in Macon County, where the cleanup continues from the devastating tornado that struck two weeks ago on Tuesday.

Video: Macon Co. Student Says Return To School Is Too Soon

One big hurdle is getting students back to school this week for the first time since the storms affected this tight-knit community.

"It's been horrible, like a nightmare. I can't sleep by myself. I hear screams every time I go to bed," said Macon County junior Chelsea Robinson.

"(When the storms hit) we got halfway down into the tub; everything started coming through the windows," said Robinson. "We went down the road to my Nanny’s house, pulled her out of her house and started pulling other people out of their house too."

Robinson said it's hard getting ready to go back to school after her home was destroyed. She doesn't know what to do about her books or clothes but did manage to find her senior ring amidst the rubble.

While Robinson said she will be glad to see some of her friends as they prepare for a state Interact competition, she said she’s still not ready to go back to school on Tuesday.

"No, I wish they'd give us more time off," said Robinson.

But many students are ready, and school officials hope they're ready for the students.

"There will be counselors available at every school," said Assistant principal Stephanie Meador.

"Nothing will be the way it was the morning of Feb. 5, but we do want to get back to a new normal for this school and community," said Macon County High School Principal Wayne Deering.

Just like most residents in Macon County, Robinson and her schoolmates said they plan to get through these tough times by sticking together.