Lancaster County School District

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be on a two-hour delay.
Lancaster County School District has carefully assessed campus conditions, including main roads, auxiliary roads, parking areas, and walkways. While many surfaces have improved, some shaded areas still have ice—particularly near steps leading to portable units and exterior areas of buildings that received limited sunlight.

To allow additional time for our facilities teams to address these concerns and ensure campuses are as safe as possible for students, staff, and families, Lancaster County School District will operate on a two-hour delay.

We ask all families, staff, and students to continue exercising caution while traveling to school. Please avoid areas that may present hazards and be prepared for possible redirection around icy spots upon arrival on campus. We also encourage students to wear appropriate footwear and clothing suited for current weather conditions. Reminder, breakfast is not served during a two-hour delay schedule.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and commitment to student safety as we navigate these conditions together.
As a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 will be an eLearning day. ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed. The Lancaster County School District has been in contact with Lancaster County Emergency Management and the SC Department of Transportation and inspected roads and multiple school campuses across the county and found widespread runoff and wet parking lots that are expected to refreeze overnight. Several campuses currently have ice and slush in areas with limited sunlight, especially around entrances, sidewalks, drop-off lines, bus loops, and other secondary areas that remain shaded. Standing water and runoff are expected to freeze as temperatures continue to drop tonight. Due to the hazardous conditions from ice we have determined closure is essential.  As a safety precaution, ALL Lancaster County schools, buildings, and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.  

Students and staff are expected to actively participate in the eLearning day.  We recognize that power outages and interrupted services may prevent students and staff from communicating and completing assignments during eLearning. Upon return to normal schedule, students will have the number of eLearning days plus one additional day to complete any elearning assignments. 

Students will receive eLearning information from their schools and teachers.  Please visit https://bit.ly/LCSDeLearning if you have any questions.

Updates will be provided via the district website, email, text, phone and social media. Stay safe and stay warm.

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Message from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Norris Williams

Lancaster County School District is aware that inclement weather is expected over the weekend. Due to anticipated hazardous conditions caused by snow and ice, ALL afterschool athletics, activities, and school related programs will be canceled beginning at the end of the school day on Friday, January 23, 2026 through Sunday, January 25, 2026.

We are closely monitoring the weather event and our team has been communicating regularly with Duke Energy, South Carolina Department of Transportation, and SC Emergency Management Systems. We will provide an update on delays or closures on Sunday, January 25, 2026.


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Congratulations to our Trustee Award winners!

🎉 Kelli Overcash, 2025 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year, Kershaw Elementary School
🎉 Justin Reynolds, 2025 South Carolina Secondary Education Conservation Teacher of the Year, Buford High School

We are proud to celebrate their outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact on our students and schools.
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Upcoming Lancaster County School Board of Trustees Meeting: The regularly scheduled LCSD Board Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026, at 300 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC.

Watch live: https://vimeo.com/event/5531443

Upcoming Lancaster County School Board of Trustees Meeting: The regularly scheduled LCSD Board Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026, at 300 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC.