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South Carolina School Closings Today — Live Delays & Cancellations

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SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL CLOSINGS

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Serving Richland and Lexington Counties. Winter ice storms are the primary closure trigger — WIS News 10 and News 19 WLTX report first.

Richland School District One

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Richland School District Two

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Lexington School District One

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Coastal region — hurricanes, tropical storms, and tidal flooding drive closures. Live 5 WCSC is the primary local TV source.

Charleston County School District

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Berkeley County School District

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Winter weather is more frequent here than in Lowcountry. Tornado activity triggers spring early dismissals. WYFF News 4, WSPA 7News, and FOX Carolina cover this region.

Greenville County Schools

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Spartanburg School District Seven

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Hurricane evacuations are the most impactful closure events. Winter ice affects inland Horry County; Waccamaw Neck flooding disrupts bus routes. WBTW News 13 covers the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.

Horry County Schools

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⚠️ Always confirm with your school district directly. This page is for reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. Most South Carolina superintendents aim to announce by 5:30 AM. For significant winter ice events, announcements often come the evening before — sometimes as early as 10 PM.

Superintendents typically aim to make a final decision by 5:30 AM, though announcements can come as early as 10 PM the night before in major winter weather events.

Yes. Many districts designate closures as Asynchronous Learning Days where students complete assignments online, so they don't lose instructional time.

Sign up for your district’s parent alert system (most SC districts use SchoolMessenger or ParentSquare). Monitor WIS News 10, WLTX, WYFF News 4, WSPA 7News, FOX Carolina, or Live 5 WCSC — or check the SC Dept. of Education closings page.

Yes — ice is the single most common reason for school closures in South Carolina. Limited road treatment equipment and driver inexperience with icy conditions means even a light glaze closes schools across entire regions.

Yes. Coastal and inland districts close when a hurricane threatens, often 1–2 days in advance. Districts in the Lowcountry and Grand Strand are most frequently affected. Schools may remain closed for several days after landfall while roads are cleared and buildings inspected.

Understanding Alert Levels

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School Closed

All in-person classes cancelled. May be designated as an e-Learning or Asynchronous Day — students complete work online.

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Delayed Start

1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.

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Early Dismissal

Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes.

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Open / Normal

Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.

Where to Find Real-Time Updates

How Decisions Are Made

Check the latest South Carolina school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from school districts across South Carolina — including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Myrtle Beach.

Closures in South Carolina are most commonly caused by winter ice storms, freezing rain, hurricanes and tropical storms, and tornado outbreaks during spring severe weather season. District status is updated automatically throughout the day from official sources.

Find South Carolina School Closings by ZIP Code

📍 Upstate South Carolina

Greenville County Schools

Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Greer, Taylors, Fountain Inn, Travelers Rest, Pelham, Berea, Gantt, Piedmont, Slater-Marietta, Tigerville

29601, 29602, 29603, 29604, 29605, 29606, 29607, 29608, 29609, 29610, 29611, 29612, 29613, 29614, 29615, 29616,
29617, 29650, 29651, 29652, 29661, 29662, 29669, 29673, 29680, 29681, 29687, 29688, 29690

Spartanburg School District Seven

City of Spartanburg, Converse, Drayton, Inman (city limits)

29301, 29302, 29303, 29304, 29305, 29306, 29307

📍 Midlands — Columbia Metro

Richland School District One

Columbia (urban core), Eau Claire, St. Andrews, Forest Acres, Hopkins (western portion)

29201, 29202, 29203, 29204, 29205, 29206, 29207, 29208, 29209, 29210, 29211, 29212, 29214, 29215, 29216, 29217,
29218, 29219, 29220, 29221, 29222, 29223, 29224, 29225, 29226, 29227, 29228, 29229, 29230

Richland School District Two

Northeast Columbia, Blythewood, Elgin, Pontiac, Northeast Richland County suburbs

29016, 29223, 29229, 29063, 29078

Lexington School District One

Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Gilbert, Pelion, Swansea, Red Bank, White Knoll, Lake Murray

29006, 29036, 29053, 29054, 29063, 29069, 29072, 29073, 29078, 29210, 29212

📍 Lowcountry — Charleston Region

Charleston County School District

Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw, West Ashley, Kiawah, Seabrook, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, Hollywood, Ravenel, Meggett, McClellanville, Awendaw

29401, 29402, 29403, 29404, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29408, 29409, 29410, 29412, 29413, 29414, 29415, 29416, 29417,
29418, 29419, 29420, 29422, 29423, 29424, 29425, 29426, 29429, 29431, 29438, 29439, 29445, 29449, 29455, 29457,
29461, 29482, 29492

Berkeley County School District

Goose Creek, Hanahan, Moncks Corner, Summerville (Berkeley portion), Ladson, Cross, Bonneau, St. Stephen, Jamestown

29406, 29410, 29445, 29461, 29483, 29485, 29486, 29488, 29492

📍 Grand Strand — Coastal

Horry County Schools

Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Socastee, Little River, Loris, Aynor, Galivants Ferry, Longs, Briarcliffe, Carolina Forest, Pawleys Island (northern portion)

29527, 29528, 29544, 29545, 29546, 29547, 29548, 29550, 29551, 29560, 29565, 29566, 29568, 29569, 29571, 29572,
29575, 29576, 29577, 29578, 29579, 29581, 29582, 29583, 29585, 29587, 29588

⚠️ ZIP Code Overlap Warning

The following ZIP codes fall within more than one district boundary — check your school’s district website to confirm which district serves your address:
29223, 29229 — shared by Richland SD One and Richland SD Two (Northeast Columbia growth corridor)
29063, 29078 — shared by Richland SD Two and Lexington SD One (Blythewood / Elgin area, split county line)
29210, 29212 — shared by Richland SD One and Lexington SD One (St. Andrews / Irmo border area)
29406, 29410, 29445, 29461, 29492 — shared by Charleston County SD and Berkeley County SD (Goose Creek / Hanahan / Moncks Corner fringe zones)

🗺️ Bordering-State Districts Commonly Searched With SC:
Residents near the NC border (Greer, Landrum, Gaffney, Lake Wylie, Fort Mill) frequently also search for
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC), Gaston County Schools (NC), and Union County Public Schools (NC).
Near the GA border (McCormick, Aiken, Beech Island), closings for Augusta County / RCSS (GA) and Columbia County Schools (GA) are commonly co-searched.

All ZIP Codes — Full Index

29006 29016 29036 29053 29054 29063 29069 29072 29073 29078
29201 29202 29203 29204 29205 29206 29207 29208 29209 29210
29211 29212 29214 29215 29216 29217 29218 29219 29220 29221
29222 29223 29224 29225 29226 29227 29228 29229 29230
29301 29302 29303 29304 29305 29306 29307
29401 29402 29403 29404 29405 29406 29407 29408 29409 29410
29412 29413 29414 29415 29416 29417 29418 29419 29420 29422
29423 29424 29425 29426 29429 29431 29438 29439 29445 29449
29455 29457 29461 29482 29483 29485 29486 29488 29492
29527 29528 29544 29545 29546 29547 29548 29550 29551 29560
29565 29566 29568 29569 29571 29572 29575 29576 29577 29578
29579 29581 29582 29583 29585 29587 29588
29601 29602 29603 29604 29605 29606 29607 29608 29609 29610
29611 29612 29613 29614 29615 29616 29617 29650 29651 29652
29661 29662 29669 29673 29680 29681 29687 29688 29690