Amid potential severe ice and snow, several CSRA schools have adjusted their schedules due to winter weather conditions on Friday.
Richmond County School System
As a precaution, all field trips, after-school activities, and the district spelling bee will be postponed. School buildings will open early to accommodate students arriving before their scheduled start times.
The early dismissal schedule is as follows:
| Regular dismissal time | Early release time |
|---|---|
| 2:15 p.m. | Noon |
| 3:10 p.m. | 12:45 p.m. |
| 3:25 p.m. | 12:55 p.m. |
| 4:05 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | 2:45 p.m. |
Other School Districts
- Aiken County Public School District – All schools and offices closed on Friday due to weather.
- Aiken Technical College – Moving to remote operations for the rest of the day on Friday.
- University of South Carolina Aiken – Transitioning to remote operations starting at 9 a.m. on Friday.
Parents can stay updated on announcements by visiting the school system’s inclement weather page and social media profiles.
Other Closures
- Aiken County Best Friend Express Transit System – Buses not operating on Friday due to Winter Storm Cora.
- Non-essential Aiken County offices and collection centers closing at 10:15 a.m. on Friday.
We will continue to monitor updates from other school districts and keep this page updated with the latest information.
Schools are also canceling after-school games and activities as they monitor weather conditions.
- Aiken County Public School District – After-school activities canceled from Friday until Saturday afternoon.
Stay tuned for more updates and stay safe during the winter weather conditions.