News Summary
On January 13, schools in various upstate districts, including Greenville and Spartanburg, have implemented a two-hour delay in response to icy road conditions. The delays impact multiple school districts across South Carolina and North Carolina, with a focus on ensuring safe travel for students and staff. While some roads are clear, others remain hazardous, prompting parents to stay informed about bus routes and school schedules. Remote learning options have also been adopted in certain districts. Overall, safety remains a priority during this unpredictable winter weather.
Upstate Schools Announce Two-Hour Delays on January 13
In Greenville County, icy roads are the culprit for a two-hour delay on January 13! School buses will start rolling out two hours later than usual, with schools and offices following suit. Although many main roads are clear, some secondary routes still have those slippery spots that can be a bit tricky. Parents should note that buses won’t be running on certain icy roads that are deemed impassable. Any families affected can expect to be contacted directly to keep everyone in the loop.
As the day progresses, kids can look forward to concluding their school day at the regular time, so no changes there!
Spartanburg Schools Join In
Over in Spartanburg School District One, they’re also playing it safe with a two-hour delay. With many main roads being clear, the focus is on ensuring safe travel for buses, staff members, and student drivers. Similarly, Spartanburg School District Three will have a two-hour delay due to icy patches that persist on back roads. Following their lead, Spartanburg School District Six and District Seven are sticking with a two-hour delay as well, emphasizing safety after recent assessments showed icy conditions in certain areas.
Anderson School Districts Take Precautions
In Anderson County, all districts—One, Two, Three, Four, and Five—are also opting for a two-hour delay. This is primarily to keep everyone safe as temperatures drop and icy conditions hamper travel. For Anderson School District Five, there’s a bit of a timetable adjustment: Early Childhood and Elementary grades will start at 10 a.m., Middle School at 10:10 a.m., and High School at 10:20 a.m. Just like their neighbors, Anderson buses will not be running on impassable roads, keeping the focus squarely on safety.
Nearby Counties are Affected Too
Moving to Oconee County, SC, schools will also have a two-hour delay because of icy conditions. Not too far away, Cherokee County schools follow suit, adding their names to the list of those taking extra caution. Likewise, Pickens County will also be on a two-hour delay due to hazardous conditions lurking in those shaded areas and on secondary roads. It seems that everyone is being prudent as icy weather continues to affect traveling conditions!
Shifting Focus Northward
In Henderson County, NC, the decision-makers have opted for a remote learning day on January 13 due to potential refreezing risks. While things look a bit different in Polk County, NC, where schools will be completely closed—safety first! A similar situation unfolds in Jackson County where there will be no students on campus, although teachers will have a designated workday. Haywood County schools will also switch to remote learning while offering an optional workday for staff to gather as needed.
Georgia Schools Respond
Shifting our focus south of the state line, Hart County schools will be on a two-hour delay, while Franklin County schools will close their doors for the day. Elbert County is also opting for a two-hour delay, with some buses taking alternative routes to ensure the kids get to school safely. But it looks like Stephens County, GA has taken the step to close entirely on January 13.
It’s definitely a day for caution as school districts work hard to keep everyone safe, especially with the unpredictable winter weather rearing its head. So, plan accordingly and stay warm out there!
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: Upstate Schools Announcement
- Wikipedia: School Closures Due to Weather
- Fox Carolina: Monday School Schedules
- Google Search: School Delays Weather
- Fox Carolina: Elearning Day Announcement
- Google Scholar: School Weather Impact
- Greenville Online: Snow Day Prep
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Closures
- WSPA: Greenville County Schools Closed
- Google News: Greenville School Closures
