Weather Delays
Due to unsafe early travel conditions, Greenville County Schools can implement a delay to ensure students and staff arrive safely at their schools to receive in-person instruction. Delays are typically 2 hours, but can sometimes be 3 hours or another amount of time depending on many factors including temperatures and road conditions, considerations for travel during the day and limiting student and staff travel at night, bringing students back into the schools after eLearning and other factors.
Transportation
- Buses will not run on specific icy roads that are impassable, and for students whose routes are impacted, families will be notified directly by the Transportation Department.
- Special needs transportation will only be provided for students who attend full-day programming.
- No state or district buses will be available for field trips.
- Principals will make the final decision about trips involving charter transportation.
3K, Career Centers and Fine Arts Center
Two Hour Delay
Morning half-day programs for three-year-olds are cancelled; afternoon programs for three-year-olds will operate but no district transportation will be provided. For career centers and the Fine Arts Center, no morning bus transportation to the centers will be provided, but if students can get themselves to the center, buses will bring students back to their high school after the morning session concludes. 4K-12 operate on the same schedule.
Three Hour Delay
Morning half-day programs for three-year-olds are cancelled; afternoon programs for three-year-olds will operate but no district transportation will be provided. For career centers and the Fine Arts Center, morning classes are cancelled; normal transportation will be provided to and from the home-based high school for afternoon classes. 4K-12 operate on the same schedule.
FAQs
When will the bus arrive? What time does the building open? What time does class start?
All operations are delayed by the amount of time announced. For example, a two hour delay means buses run two hours later than usual, the building opens two hours later than usual and classes start two hours later than usual. Simply add the announced delay time to your typical school day routine.
Will buses pick up and drop off my student?
Your student’s bus will run its normal route on a delayed schedule. You will be contacted directly if there is a change to your student’s bus route due to unsafe travel conditions.
What should I do if travel in my neighborhood is too unsafe to bring my child to school?
We encourage parents and guardians to use caution when traveling. Please contact your child’s school to make them aware of your situation.
What if my high school student only attends morning classes?
Your student’s high school will announce its modified schedule. Check your school’s website, social media pages and Parent Backpack messages for the latest information.
Are virtual students on a regular schedule?
The GCS virtual program operates on the same schedule as all district facilities and will observe any announced delay.
Will breakfast and lunch be served?
Schools will modify their meal serving schedules to ensure all students are fed throughout the day.
Will Extended Day Programs operate on a regular schedule?
Extended Day Programs will generally operate on a regular schedule unless your school provides additional information. Depending on the weather conditions, EDP may end early in order ensure everyone can navigate roads before dark; if that occurs, your school will communicate those details.
Are afterschool activities on a regular schedule?
This information will be communicated by your student’s school on a case-by-case basis.