Schools Transitioning to E-Learning Due to Hurricane Helene

Schools Transitioning to E-Learning Due to Hurricane Helene

This Friday, schools in Greenville, Anderson, and Spartanburg County School District 3 will be shifting to e-learning as Hurricane Helene is expected to bring significant weather impacts. With heavy rainfall projected and flood watches currently in effect, school officials are taking precautions to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Greenville County Schools Updates

Greenville County Schools announced they will be open for classes on Thursday but will transition to e-learning on Friday, September 27. All after-school activities, including Extended Day Programs, have been canceled for those days. Tim Waller, the GCS Director of Media Relations, noted that winds are expected to exceed safe conditions for bus operations. He added that the district’s ICE (Inclement Conditions Evaluation) Team assessed the forecast and decided to take preemptive measures. Students will access their assignments through Google Classroom should they not participate due to power outages or other challenges.

Anderson County Schools Decision

Anderson County School District Three will follow a similar plan, with the district being open on Thursday and transitioning to e-learning on Friday. Public Information Officer Dylan McCullough urged families to keep an eye on weather advisories as the storm approaches.

Spartanburg County School District 3

Like the others, Spartanburg County School District 3 will also be moving to e-learning on Friday. All after-school programs and activities are canceled for both Thursday and Friday. According to district PIO Taggart Houck, the administration is actively monitoring the weather conditions.

University Responses

Converse University will keep regular operations ongoing, ensuring the safety of its students as they prepare for potential weather impacts. On the other hand, Limestone University has canceled classes and closed its offices for Thursday and Friday, directing students to gather at designated shelters on campus.

Other School Updates

Wofford College indicated that it plans to remain open and continue regular operations, while Clemson University and Anderson University are closely monitoring the storm’s developments before making further decisions. The cities are also preparing for possible flooding and utility outages as Hurricane Helene approaches.

As the situation unfolds, school officials will continue communicating with families regarding any changes due to weather conditions.