The Greenville County School District issuded the follwoing press release Friday.
Greenville County Schools will be closed today due to dangerous travel conditions and high winds that could impact the safe operation of school buses.
The GCS Inclement Conditions Evaluation team reported road closures, road flooding, downed trees and power lines during an early morning assessment.
A wind advisory forecasting 15 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 45 mph was issued at 3:30 this morning by the National Weather Service. The State Department of Education prohibits the operation of buses in gusts exceeding 40 mph. Gusts slightly in excess of 40 mph have already been recorded at Greenville-Spartanburg airport.
Per the approved GCS calendar, this day will be made up on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
As a reminder, during a closure all planned professional development, training, and events are cancelled, including evening activities such as athletic events, plays, concerts, etc.
2 Hour Delays as of 6AM Friday:
Anderson County - Dist. 1 Schools Opening No morning K-4 Anderson County - Dist. 2 Schools Opening Anderson County - Dist. 3 Schools Opening No morning K-4 Anderson County - Dist. 4 Schools Opening Greenwood Co. Schools Dist. 50 Opening Greenwood Co. Schools Dist. 52 Opening Laurens Co. Schools Dist. 55 Opening No Morning Kindergarten Laurens Co. Schools Dist. 56 Opening Oconee County Schools Opening