Lexington County, SC 09/28/2022 (Paul Kirby) – Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are calling for severe weather associated with Hurricane Ian beginning early Friday and continuing through most (if Not all weekend), the Lexington County School District announced that they are switching to eLearning Day on Friday, September 30, 2022.
Everyone also canceled all after-school activities, programs and sporting events scheduled for Friday. These types of events are being rescheduled and new dates for specific events will be announced shortly. Districts will continue to monitor weather conditions for Thursday night’s sporting events in case additional adjustments are needed by then.
Teachers have started preparing students for Friday’s e-learning day. Parents should check their emails or check with students for any additional information or instructions that the district, individual schools, or teachers may have sent home.
The decision to switch came after the districts consulted with local, county and state officials. If other changes are required, the district said families will receive updates by phone or email, as well as on each district or school’s social media sites. You can also keep watching local media for storm-related updates.
Districts say the safety of students, families and employees is a top priority. Most forecasts show Lexington County will experience strong sustained wind gusts, among other things. These types of weather conditions far exceed the wind limits for safely operating school buses. Road conditions, especially dirt or unpaved roads, can deteriorate rapidly. These factors are just one of many that leaders must consider when making such decisions.
All citizens of Lexington County are urged to regularly monitor weather forecasts and notifications to ensure they are prepared for this weather event.
photo: This is the currently predicted path for Hurricane Ian to form the National Hurricane Center at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 28th. It changes frequently.
