Aiken County Public School on 2 hour delay heading back to class

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF)- Students in Aiken County are returning from a two week fall break and will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15.

The district believes that the delayed start will help increase visibility as school buses, student walkers, and others travel to school, ensuring safety as many roads may still have fallen trees and debris following Hurricane Helene.

Crews have made significant progress clearing debris, and district leaders will continue to evaluate road safety for early morning travel. The district will make a decision regarding start times for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday by noon on Tuesday.

Elementary schools will begin classes at 9:30 a.m. Middle schools will start at 10 a.m. and high schools will begin at 10:20 a.m.

Important Details for Monday & Tuesday:

• Breakfast : A grab-and-go breakfast will be available for students.
• Lunch : Lunch will be served; menus may be limited as we restock all perishable food items.
• Half-Day or Partial-Day Programs : Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, will not attend school on Monday or Tuesday as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities : No activities will be permitted before school starts on the two-hour delay.

Aiken County Career and Technology Center:

• Monday : Morning session students should report to their high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
• Tuesday : Morning session students will attend the afternoon session. Afternoon students will stay at their high schools.

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