The Aiken County Public School District has recently announced that the start of school will be delayed Wednesday, Aug. 7 due to extensive rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby.
To ensure visibility on Wednesday morning for school bus drivers and students traveling with families, the school district will be operating on a two-hour delay to avoid rain-soaked roadways.
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“Our school district administrators are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Debby alongside Emergency Management officials,” stated an email from the school district.
The email also announced that students at the Center for Innovative Learning will have an adjusted schedule tomorrow from noon to 4:30 p.m.
The Aiken County Career & Technology Center (ACCTC) will not hold a morning session tomorrow, however afternoon sessions will be held as planned, according to the Aiken school district.
Students on half-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students and others, will not attend school tomorrow as buses will be unable to make mid-day routes,” the district email stated.
In addition to tomorrow’s delayed start, all after school activities are canceled, including practices, meetings and aftercare through QuestZone.
“This storm will likely continue to impact our community over the coming days. We will continue to monitor this storm’s forecasted impact to our county and share any updates related to school operations that may be needed,” stated the school district.
Employees of the Aiken County Public School District will also report to work on a two-hour delay Wednesday morning – not including those who report to work at 10 a.m. or later as part of their regular schedule.
“Employees should plan to complete their workday as scheduled tomorrow, with the exception of employees who may be scheduled to work beyond 5 p.m.,” the school district announced. “All schools and offices will close promptly at 5 p.m. tomorrow.”
The district is cautioning families to take precautions when addressing or driving in heavy rain and flooding conditions.
For further information about the tropical storm, visit: www.weather.gov
“Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience that these changes will cause, and appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation,” the email concluded.
