School will resume a normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3.

Thank you to our parents, staff, and students for your patience and trust as safety remains our top priority.

We hope you enjoyed the weekend with plenty of rest and time with family. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow. Please continue to be safe.

Out of an abundance of caution, all Effingham County schools will be closed on Monday, February 2.

We continue to monitor weather conditions and road safety closely and remain in constant communication with Effingham Emergency Management Agency (EEMA). While many main roads are expected to be clear, several roads throughout Effingham County—especially those with heavy tree cover and limited sunlight—may remain icy and unsafe. These conditions could create dangerous travel situations for our families, staff, and school buses.

The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our number one priority, and this decision was made with that commitment in mind.

At this time, we anticipate that conditions will improve and that normal school operations will resume on Tuesday, February 3. We will send an update by 3:00 p.m. on Monday to confirm plans for Tuesday.

We understand that weather-related closures can be challenging, and we truly appreciate your patience and trust as we work to make the safest decisions possible. Thank you for your continued support of ECSD.

Dr. Ford remains in close communication with Effingham Emergency Management and is actively monitoring weather conditions. We understand that uncertainty can be stressful, and we appreciate your patience as safety remains our top priority.

We will notify staff and families by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday regarding school operations for Monday and will continue to share updates if conditions change.

Updates will be shared via ParentSquare/StudentSquare, the ECSD Facebook page, and the ECSD website.

For additional weather information, visit www.weather.gov/chs or the Effingham County Emergency Management Agency Facebook page.

Thank you for your continued patience and trust.

The district continues to work closely with Effingham Emergency Management as we monitor the approaching inclement weather. Based on the most current information available, all school district events scheduled for Saturday, January 31st, have been canceled.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide daily updates regarding school operations for Monday. Updates will be sent via ParentSquare, StudentSquare, ECSD Facebook page, and the ECSD website.

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.

Thank you for your trust and understanding, and please stay safe.

The Effingham County School District has received a weather update from Effingham Emergency Management. Our leadership team is closely monitoring conditions and staying in direct contact with local emergency officials.

We understand that uncertainty around the weather can be unsettling. Please know the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we are taking a proactive, thoughtful approach as conditions develop.

ECSD will continue to monitor the weather throughout Friday and the weekend and will share regular updates as new information becomes available. Currently, ECSD plans to maintain normal school operations and hours on Friday, January 30.

Updates will be shared via:
• ParentSquare and StudentSquare
• ECSD Facebook page
• ECSD website

 

Below is the most recent update from Effingham Emergency Management.

For more information on the weather, visit: weather.gov/chs