After carefully assessing road conditions and school facilities across Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
While conditions have improved in some locations, road conditions remain inconsistent across the county, particularly in shaded areas where ice persists.
Important Information
Bus transportation and morning drop-off times will be exactly two hours later than normal schedules.
Buses will not travel on icy roads. See the link below for a list of roads.
High school students, including Career Center students, should check their Schoology messages for adjusted class times and bell schedules.
A Grab & Go Breakfast will be available for students
Our transportation staff has also assessed bus routes and identified roads that buses will not travel on due to patches of ice.
CLICK HERE for a LIST of ROADS on SDPC Bus Routes that our buses will not travel on Thursday, 1/29/26 due to ice - https://bit.ly/3BGexMF
Please note: This list may not include every impassable road, as conditions can vary across the district. Families living on roads not listed should still exercise caution and use their best judgment when determining whether it is safe to travel to the bus stop or school.
All schools and offices will operate on the modified schedule below:
Elementary will begin at 10:00 AM
Liberty Primary will begin at 9:50 AM
Middle School will begin at 10:30 AM
High School will begin at 10:40 AM
We encourage parents and staff to use caution as they travel, particularly on secondary roads and areas that have remained in the shade. Our priority is the safety of students and staff, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
You can review our inclement weather procedures here: bit.ly/SDPCWeather