Hurricane Debby closings/cancellations/changes for Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties

Because of the threat of Hurricane Debby, the following schedule changes have been made:

SCHOOLS

Lee County School District will dismiss elementary schools at 1:30 p.m. today, Aug. 6, and middle and high schools at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 6.  Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 7-8,  have been designated as eLearning days for all students in the district. This means schools and office buildings will be closed, and all activities, including athletic events and field trips are canceled. Because Lee County School District is an approved eLearning district, these days will not have to be made up, and lessons and assignments will be posted in each teacher's virtual classroom. Students will complete eLearning assignments later if they are unable to participate due to power outages, lack of internet service, or other barriers.
Lee County School District staff members are expected to be available virtually during normal work hours on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and Thursday, Aug. 8.
Updates will be sent via the automated telephone call system, district website, district Facebook page, social media and local media outlets.

Clarendon County School District will shift to e-learning Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 6-8.

Sumter School District has announced that Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug.  6-7, are eLearning days for all students and staff in the district. On eLearning days, schools and office buildings are closed, and all activities, including athletic events and field trips, are canceled. Because Sumter School District is an approved eLearning district, these days will not have to be made up, and lessons and assignments will be posted in Schoology. Students will complete eLearning assignments later if they are unable to participate due to power outages, lack of internet service, or other barriers.

Morris College in Sumter has suspended campus operations for Tuesday, Aug.  6, for  NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL ONLY. Essential Personnel (check with supervisor) please arrive on campus at your regular report time. It has not been decided if the campus will be closed on Wednesday.

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