News Summary
In response to anticipated severe winter weather, numerous schools and organizations in Charleston are announcing closures and delays. Horry-Georgetown Technical College has canceled classes, while several school districts have adopted remote learning or adjusted schedules to prioritize safety. Local administrators are closely monitoring weather conditions and working with transportation officials to ensure safe travel for students and staff. With unpredictable road conditions, the focus remains on the well-being of the community as delays and operational changes are implemented.
Charleston, SC – In anticipation of severe winter weather, several schools and organizations across the region are announcing closings and delays to ensure the safety of students and staff. Local school superintendents and administrators have been monitoring forecasts closely and making decisions based on weather conditions and road safety.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College will cease operations on Wednesday, resulting in all classes, clinics, and activities being canceled. Similarly, Robeson Community College will shift to remote learning starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday. Scotland County Schools has declared a remote learning day for Wednesday.
Horry County Schools plans to close early at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, rescheduling all extracurricular activities with an eLearning day scheduled for Wednesday. Marion County School District has also cancelled extracurricular activities for Tuesday and will close schools on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Florence Darlington Technical College will close on Wednesday after a 5 p.m. closure on Tuesday.
The Georgetown County School District is adopting a half-day schedule on Tuesday, with all schools closing on Wednesday. Florence School District 3 is opting for a two-hour delay for students on Tuesday and will close on Wednesday, with a make-up day to be announced later. Lee County School District will dismiss elementary students early on Tuesday and transition to an eLearning schedule on Wednesday. Darlington County School District will implement an eLearning Day on Wednesday, closing all schools.
Dillon School District 4 will have no after-school activities on Tuesday, with an eLearning day planned for Wednesday. Latta Schools of Dillon District 3 will also respect the eLearning schedule on Wednesday. Coastal Carolina University will switch to online instruction starting from Tuesday at 4 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday. Chesterfield County Schools will also have an eLearning Day on Wednesday.
Organizations providing community services, such as facilities in Myrtle Beach, will be closing early or for the day on Wednesday. Adjustments are also being made by hospitals and healthcare services, with some outpatient services experiencing delays on Wednesday. City and county government offices, libraries, and collection services may have altered hours or closures across various locations.
This decision-making process begins at least a day before severe weather is expected, with superintendents often consulting with district transportation supervisors to determine how conditions may affect schools. Communication with local highway departments and transportation agencies plays a crucial role in evaluating how quickly roads can be cleared for safe travel. Additionally, community comfort regarding having school during adverse weather is significant, as conditions like an inch of snow can impact Virginia differently than in snow-prone areas like Maine.
The Emergency Closing Center (ECC) serves as a resource for updated information on the status of schools, businesses, and daycare centers in the Chicagoland area, and continues to provide updates as more data becomes available concerning the weather-related closures.
As road conditions and weather remain unpredictable, continuous monitoring will be vital for determining when schools and offices can resume their normal operations. The safety of students and staff continues to be the primary concern for all educational institutions during this winter weather event.
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- ABC7 Chicago: School Closings List
- Wikipedia: School Closing
- WPDE: School Closings and Delays
- Google Search: Winter School Closings
- WDAM: List of School Closures
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School
- AccessWDUN: School Closings List
- Google News: School Closures Weather
- MyNews4: Winter Weather Prompts School Closures
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