School Schedule Changes/Inclement Weather

Sometimes schools will operate on a delay due to inclement weather, low temperature or other conditions. 

For example when schools open two hours late, the following will apply:

• Students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual; Car-riders should report to their schools two hours later than usual.
• Employees who have not been notified otherwise, should report to work two hours later than normal.
• Employees who usually start at 8 a.m. will start at 10 a.m. instead.

If the decision is made to cancel school, the day must be made up later in the school year.

Richland Two is authorized to conduct eLearning days in lieu of canceling school when weather conditions are hazardous. Instruction on these days may be synchronous or asynchronous. Schools don't have to make up e-learning days. Schools are allowed five e-learning days per school year. 

On a synchronous e-learning day, students will receive instruction virtually on the regular school schedule.  

If a full day of synchronous e-learning would most likely be interrupted substantially due to the anticipated power outages, the district may opt for an asynchronous e-learning day. Teachers will share assignments and a district-wide due date with students and families. All work for that day must be turned by the due date for students to be marked present for that day. 

Sometimes forecasted weather poses a threat to the safe operation of school bus or school activities. In these situations, the district may need to to close schools and send students home early. All school buildings and district facilities will close early and all after-school activities will be canceled.

Sometimes due to weather or other conditions, the safest option is to cancel school. 

SC State Law requires school district calendars to include three make up days. 

2023-2024 Make-up Days February 16, 2024, March 11, 2024, April 26, 2024