Midlands Schools Announce Closures and E-Learning Days for Potential Severe Weather on Monday Several school districts in the Midlands have announced closures and eLearning days for Monday due to anticipated severe weather conditions. Calhoun County Public Schools will transition to an e-learning day on Monday. Fairfield County School District will close for the day, with no e-learning options, and the instructional day will be rescheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026. Lexington County School District Three has opted for an eLearning Day, with students receiving make-up assignments on Tuesday, March 17, and all work due by Thursday, April 2. All after-school events, including sports practices, games, meetings, and adult education classes, scheduled for Monday, March 16, are canceled. Lexington One will implement eLearning on Monday, March 16, 2026, with all afternoon and evening activities suspended. Lexington Two will close all offices and schools on Monday, March 16, and cancel athletic events, extracurricular activities, after-school programs, and adult education classes. District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties will not hold school due to prior scheduling. Orangeburg County School District will observe an eLearning Day, canceling all after-school programs, extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and games. Lee County School District has designated Monday, March 16, 2026, as an eLearning Day. Kershaw County School District will shift to e-Learning for Monday, with all after-school activities and sporting events canceled. The School District of Newberry County will close all schools and offices on Monday, March 16, due to predicted severe weather.#lexington_county_school_district_three #calhoun_county_public_schools #fairfield_county_school_district #lexington_one #lexington_two
South Carolina schools begin announcing plans ahead of Monday severe weather School districts across South Carolina are preparing for severe weather expected to strike the Midlands on Monday, prompting adjustments to class schedules and the implementation of eLearning options. The storm, which includes heavy rain, damaging winds, and potential tornado activity, has led several districts to cancel in-person classes and after-school events. Updates from affected areas are being closely monitored as officials work to ensure student safety. The Columbia-based news outlet reported that the severe storm system is anticipated to impact the region early Monday morning, raising concerns about disruptions to daily routines. In response, multiple school districts have opted to transition to remote learning for the day. For instance, Lexington County School District One has announced that all campuses will be closed, with students required to complete eLearning assignments over five days. Employees are also encouraged to work from home during the storm. Similarly, Lexington County School District Three has designated Monday as an eLearning Day, with no assigned work for students on the day of the storm. However, make-up assignments will be available on Tuesday, with all work due by April 2. After-school activities have been canceled across both districts to prioritize safety. Other districts in the Lexington-Richland Five area and Orangeburg County have also issued similar advisories, though specific details about their plans remain pending. Officials continue to update the public as conditions evolve, emphasizing the importance of staying informed through local news sources.#south_carolina #lexington_county_school_district_one #lexington_county_school_district_three #lexington_richland_five #orangeburg_county
