State, districts lift mask restrictions
With COVID-19 infection rates waning, mask requirements are being lifted locally as well as statewide.
On Tuesday, May 11, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order (2021-23) empowering South Carolina parents to decide whether their children should wear masks in public schools throughout the state.
With the order, the governor directed the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - in consultation with the S.C. Department of Education - to develop and distribute a standardized form that a parent or legal guardian may sign to opt their child out of mask requirements imposed by any public school official or public school district.
Hampton Co. School District 1 announce Summer and Fall plans
Hampton County District 1 summer and fall plans By Kristen Rary | May 3, 2021 at 6:40 PM EDT - Updated May 3 at 6:42 PM
HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Hampton County School District One is working to finish whatâs been one of the most difficult academic years yet.
The Hampton County school district is planning for summer vacation already, and with that comes summer school plans.
Hampton County knows many students struggled in the last year.
âWe know that our children probably are behind a little bit and we would like to catch them up,â said Superintendent Ronald Wilcox.
Several school districts make changes to schedule due to anticipated bad road conditions (Source: Live 5 News) By WTOC Staff | February 18, 2021 at 12:51 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 7:29 PM
GEORGIA (WTOC) - Several schools in the WTOC viewing area have made changes to class schedules due to possible severe weather conditions impacting roads.
Georgia:
Appling County public schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 19, due to possible severe weather conditions. Staff should report at 9 a.m. if roads are safe to travel, according to the school system. Appling Christian Academy will also be closed on Friday.
Jeff Davis County public schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 19, due to possible road conditions after more rainfall is expected Thursday afternoon. Jeff Davis County staff should report to work at 9 a.m. if it is safe to travel. If road conditions are severe, staff should contact their building principal or supervisor.
SC Education Dept. supports school re-opening with additional $84 million
The funds can be used for safety measures and personal protective equipment, hiring school nurses, hiring staff, and technology equipment to support online learning. Author: WLTX Updated: 11:32 PM EST December 14, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. On Monday, the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) announced that it will provide $84,264,890 in additional federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding to all public schools districts and special schools to support reopening efforts.
The funding can be used for four specific purposes, including safety measures and personal protective equipment, hiring of school nurses, hiring of staff to provide one-on-one instruction and support services for struggling students, and technology equipment to support online learning.