In Greenville, South Carolina, local school districts are busy making plans regarding school schedules after assessing damage caused by a recent storm. Schools have faced widespread power and internet outages, which have heavily impacted learning environments.
Greenville County Schools (GCS) will remain closed on Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1. Without power and internet access, the district announced that eLearning cannot be conducted. Officials said they will share further updates on plans for Wednesday once more information is available.
On the other hand, all districts in Anderson County will hold an eLearning Day on Monday, September 30. However, the district advises families that flexibility will be offered due to ongoing issues with power and internet access.
Pickens County School District also declared a closure on Monday and Tuesday because of the extensive power outages. There will be no eLearning classes for students during these days.
Laurens County School District 55 plans to hold eLearning days from September 30 to October 2. More information about specific assignments will be provided later. They also announced a food pickup program on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all schools, allowing families to receive multi-day food supplies.
Meanwhile, Cherokee County School District has closed its schools for both Monday and Tuesday, while Oconee County School District announced a closure for Monday. Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland expressed concern for families still experiencing power outages and storm-related damage.
Spartanburg County School District Two is currently assessing the damage to its schools and plans to announce its decision on whether to reopen later. They acknowledged the challenges families are facing in this recovery phase.
Additionally, Spartanburg County School District One has confirmed that all schools will be closed on Monday and Tuesday as well, without requiring any e-learning during this time. The district emphasized that student safety and well-being is their top priority.
As recovery efforts continue, school administrators and families are focusing on getting back to normal as soon as possible.
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