Wed Mar 05 12:20:00 UTC 2025: **Upstate South Carolina Schools Close or Go to E-Learning Due to High Winds**
**Greenville, SC [Date of Publication]** – Several school districts in the Upstate South Carolina area have announced closures or e-learning days for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to a strong wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory, in effect from 4 AM to 7 PM, predicts sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
State regulations mandate the suspension of school bus operations when wind gusts exceed 45 mph, citing safety concerns for the large vehicles. This regulation has prompted the following actions:
* **Cherokee County School District:** Will hold an e-learning day. Teachers will communicate assignment details to parents and students.
* **Spartanburg School District Three:** Will hold an e-learning day.
* **Spartanburg School District Four:** Will be completely closed, with no e-learning expected.
* **Spartanburg School District Six:** Will hold an e-learning day. Teachers will communicate assignment details to parents and students.
* **Spartanburg School District Seven:** Will be completely closed, as they have exhausted their allotted e-learning days for the year.
All districts emphasized the safety of students and staff as the primary reason for their decisions. Parents are advised to check with their individual school districts for specific instructions and updates.
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