SOUTH CAROLINA — A major winter storm moving through the Southeast has prompted numerous school systems and colleges across South Carolina to adjust schedules or cancel in-person instruction for Monday, January 26, 2026, due to hazardous travel conditions and icy roads.
Across the Midlands and central regions, several districts have announced e-learning days instead of traditional classroom instruction.
These include Richland Two Schools, Lexington School Districts Two, Three and Four, Lexington-Richland District Five, School District of Newberry County, Kershaw County School District, Sumter County Schools, and others. Students in these systems will complete assignments online rather than attend in person.
Some districts in the same area are delaying start times due to forecasted icy conditions. Calhoun County, Orangeburg County and Saluda County School Districts will open on a two-hour delay on Monday to allow roads to improve.
Other districts have elected to fully close in person for the day. Richland One School District and Lexington School District One are closed Monday with no e-learning scheduled, and all after-school activities and athletic events are canceled.
In the Upstate, multiple districts also shifted to remote learning or closures. Spartanburg District 2 is observing an e-learning day, and Spartanburg District Five has closed campuses for Monday with remote learning in place.
Colleges and universities across the state are modifying operations as well. Clemson University will conduct only e-learning on Monday and hold no in-person classes, while several other campuses have closures, delayed starts or remote instructional plans.
Not all areas are closed — some districts, particularly near the coast and in parts of eastern South Carolina, were monitoring conditions with decisions expected closer to Monday morning, and a few systems like Horry County Schools reported they would operate on a normal schedule despite the broader weather impacts.
Officials continue to urge families to check directly with their local school districts for the latest updates throughout the day, as mid-week weather developments could lead to additional changes.
