Weather Closures and Delays
School Closings
In response to inclement weather or other emergency situations, school officials may find it necessary to close school, to delay the opening of school, or to dismiss students early.
Please note that decisions concerning school closings are based on conditions across the entire school district. While conditions may appear safe in one area, conditions may not be safe in another area of the distrit. Decisions about school closings, delayed openings or early dismissals are based on the best available information concerning conditions throughout the district.
Please consult the website district social media accounts, and area media outlets for the latest information on school closings and early dismissals. Parents and students are urged not to call schools, administrative offices or radio stations as it is essential that these telephone lines be kept open for communication to schools and media outlets.
No announcements will be made when schools are open and operating on a normal schedule.
How Will the Public Be Notified?
In addition to the radio and television stations listed below, parents and students may obtain information about school closings and delays from the following:
- Automated phone calls, SMS/text messages, and emails to parents and staff via Blackboard Mass Notifications
- School district's website at www.york.k12.sc.us and YSD1 Social Media channels
- Radio Stations, Television Stations
Bad Weather Make-Up Dates for 2024-2025 school year are as follows.
- January 6, 2025
- February 28, 2025
- April 25, 2025
The full district calendar is available at www.york.k12.sc.us/calendar.
What If School Closes During the Day?
In the event that severe weather conditions occur after school opens in the morning or conditions deteriorate during the day, it is possible that students may be sent home early. On rare occasions, an individual school may also need to be closed for emergency reasons, such as a power outage.
Early school closings and dismissal times will be posted on the school district's website, social media channels, and sent to area radio and television outlets as soon as a decision is made. The information will also be communicated via the school district's automated phone system, email and text messaging.