Charleston School Closings Today — Status & Delays (South Carolina)
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Live status monitored for Charleston County School District (CCSD), Berkeley County School District (BCSD), Dorchester School District Two (DD2), and Dorchester School District Four (DD4).
How Charleston School Closings Are Announced
Charleston County School District (CCSD), the largest district serving the Charleston area, posts closure and delay decisions on its official website at ccsdschools.com and pushes alerts through its ClassLink-connected notification channels to families and staff. CCSD aims to make a decision and notify families as early as possible — typically the evening before a storm is expected, or by early morning (often before 5:30 AM) for fast-developing situations like an overnight ice event. Families who want the fastest possible notice should confirm their contact information is current in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, since that is the account CCSD’s automated alert system uses to reach households by phone, text, and email.
Local television also plays a major role in getting the word out across the Lowcountry. Live 5 News (WCSC, CBS) maintains a school closings tracker at live5news.com/weather/closings, ABC News 4 (WCIV) publishes closures at abcnews4.com/weather/closings, and News 2 (WCBD, NBC) covers closures as part of its severe weather team coverage. Because Charleston’s four area districts — CCSD, Berkeley County (BCSD), Dorchester Two (DD2), and Dorchester Four (DD4) — don’t always make the same call on the same day, especially when a storm affects the coast more than inland areas, this page checks all four districts and all three stations together so you don’t have to check each one separately.
Weather Risks That Can Close Charleston Schools
- Hurricanes and tropical storms: Charleston sits directly on the Atlantic coast, and CCSD, BCSD, DD2, and DD4 will close — sometimes for multiple days — ahead of and during a hurricane or tropical storm, particularly when a storm surge or evacuation order is in effect for coastal and barrier-island zones.
- Coastal and tidal flooding: Low-lying roads on James Island, Johns Island, the Charleston peninsula, and other flood-prone areas can become impassable during king tides combined with heavy rain, even without a named storm, forcing delays or closures.
- Heavy rain and flash flooding: Slow-moving summer thunderstorms and tropical downpours can flood low-lying roads and bus routes across the Charleston area faster than storm drains can handle them.
- Winter ice events: Charleston rarely sees snow, but an ice storm or hard freeze is one of the most disruptive events the region faces, since the Lowcountry has little of the de-icing equipment and road-treatment capacity common in colder states.
- Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes: Spring and summer severe weather, including occasional tornado warnings, can prompt shelter-in-place procedures or early dismissals.
- Extreme heat: Early fall and late spring heat advisories can affect outdoor activities, athletics, and, in rare cases, school operating hours for buildings without full air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early does Charleston County School District announce school closures?
Charleston County School District (CCSD) tries to announce closures and delays as early as possible, ideally the evening before a forecast storm, so families can arrange childcare and adjust commutes. For fast-moving or overnight events — like an unexpected ice glaze or a tropical system that shifts track — CCSD typically posts a decision to its website and notification channels before the start of the school day.
What’s the difference between a Charleston school closure and a delay?
A closure means schools are shut for the full day and all classes, activities, and after-school programs are cancelled. A delay means the school day starts later than normal — commonly one or two hours — to allow more time for roads to clear or a storm to pass, with the rest of the day’s schedule compressed. During major storms like hurricanes, districts may also announce multi-day closures in advance rather than a single-day delay.
Do all Charleston-area schools close at the same time?
Not necessarily. CCSD, Berkeley County School District, Dorchester School District Two, and Dorchester School District Four each make independent decisions, and coastal or flood-prone zones can be affected differently than inland neighborhoods even within the same district. It’s common for one district to close while a neighboring district delays or stays open, so always confirm the status for your specific district rather than assuming the whole region follows the same call.
Which local TV stations report Charleston school closings?
Live 5 News (WCSC, CBS), ABC News 4 (WCIV), and News 2 (WCBD, NBC) are the primary Charleston-market TV stations that report school closings and delays, typically as part of their morning and severe-weather coverage. This page automatically monitors all three stations alongside each district’s official website and notification feeds.
How often is this page updated?
Status checks run automatically every 15 minutes under normal conditions, and every 5 minutes during active weather alerts such as a hurricane watch or warning, so the page reflects the latest available information without you needing to refresh it manually.
Why do Charleston schools sometimes close for hurricanes that don’t make landfall nearby?
Districts often close ahead of a hurricane’s arrival — not just during it — because school buses may be needed for evacuation support, buildings may serve as shelters, and forecast tracks can shift right up until landfall. A storm that ultimately passes offshore can still bring tropical-storm-force winds, storm surge, and flooding to the Charleston coast, so districts frequently err on the side of an earlier closure to keep students and staff off the roads before conditions deteriorate.
Charleston County School District (CCSD) Schools
High Schools
- Academic Magnet High School
- Allegro Charter School of Music
- Baptist Hill Middle High School
- Burke High School
- Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
- Charleston County School of the Arts
- Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies
- Daniel Jenkins Academy
- Early College High School
- East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies
- Greg Mathis Charter School
- James Island Charter High School
- Lucy G. Beckham High School
- Military Magnet Academy
- North Charleston High School
- Pattison’s Academy for Comprehensive Education
- R.B. Stall High School
- Septima P. Clark Corporate Academy
- St. John’s High School
- Turning Point Academy
- Wando High School
- West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies
- West Ashley High School
Middle Schools
- C.E. Williams Middle School
- Camp Road Middle School
- Deer Park Middle School
- Haut Gap Middle School
- Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
- Laing Middle School of Science and Technology
- Morningside Middle School
- Moultrie Middle School
- Northwoods Middle School
- Simmons-Pinckney Middle School
- Thomas C. Cario Middle School
- St. James-Santee Elementary-Middle School
- Charleston Development Academy
- Carolina Voyager Charter School
- Orange Grove Charter School
Elementary Schools
CCSD operates 50+ elementary, primary, and Montessori campuses. The list below covers the most prominent confirmed schools; for the complete directory, see ccsdschools.com/schools/elementary-schools.
- A.C. Corcoran Elementary School
- Angel Oak Primary School
- Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
- Belle Hall Elementary School
- Buist Academy
- Carolina Park Elementary School
- Charles Pinckney Elementary School
- Charleston Progressive Academy
- Chicora Elementary School
- Drayton Hall Elementary School
- E.B. Ellington Elementary School
- Edith L. Frierson Montessori School
- Harbor View Elementary School
- Hunley Park Elementary School
- James B. Edwards Elementary School
- James Island Elementary School
- James Simons Montessori School
- Jane Edwards Elementary School
- Jennie Moore Elementary School
- Johns Island Elementary School
- Julian Mitchell Elementary School
- Ladson Elementary School
- Ladson Primary School
- Lambs Elementary School
- Laurel Hill Primary School
- Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori School
- Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
- Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
- Memminger School of Global Studies
- Midland Park Primary School
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Schools
High Schools
- Berkeley High School
- Cane Bay High School
- Cross High School
- Goose Creek High School
- Hanahan High School
- Philip Simmons High School
- Stratford High School
- Timberland High School
Middle Schools
- Berkeley Middle School
- Cane Bay Middle School
- College Park Middle School
- Hanahan Middle School
- Macedonia Middle School
- Midtown Middle School
- St. Stephen Middle School
- Sangaree Middle School
- Sedgefield Middle School
- Philip Simmons Middle School
- Westview Middle School
- Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Elementary Schools
- Bee Tree Elementary
- Berkeley Elementary
- Berkeley Intermediate
- Boulder Bluff Elementary
- Bowen’s Corner Elementary
- Cainhoy Elementary
- Cane Bay Elementary
- College Park Elementary
- Cross Elementary
- Devon Forest Elementary
- Foxbank Elementary
- Goose Creek Elementary
- H.E. Bonner Elementary
- Hanahan Elementary
- Howe Hall AIMS Elementary
- J.K. Gourdin Elementary
- Marrington Elementary
- Mount Holly Elementary
- Nexton Elementary
- Philip Simmons Elementary
- St. Stephen Elementary
- Sangaree Elementary
- Sangaree Intermediate
- Westview Elementary
- Westview Primary
- Whitesville Elementary
Dorchester School District Two (DD2) Schools
High Schools
- Ashley Ridge High School
- Fort Dorchester High School
- Summerville High School
Middle Schools
- Alston Middle School
- DuBose Middle School
- East Edisto Middle School
- Gregg Middle School
- Oakbrook Middle School
- River Oaks Middle School
- Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Elementary Schools
- Alston-Bailey Elementary School
- Beech Hill Elementary School
- Eagle Nest Elementary School
- Flowertown Elementary School
- Fort Dorchester Elementary School
- Knightsville Elementary School
- Newington Elementary School
- Oakbrook Elementary School
- Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School
- Sand Hill Elementary School
- Spann Elementary School
- Summerville Elementary School
- William Reeves Elementary School
- Windsor Hill Elementary School
Dorchester School District Four (DD4) Schools
High Schools
- Woodland High School
Middle Schools
- St. George Middle School
- Woodland Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Williams Memorial Elementary School
- Harleyville Elementary School
- Clay Hill Elementary School
Alternative & Online
- Odyssey Education Center
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