In a swift response to an unforeseen infrastructure failure, all Fort Mill schools were shuttered today due to a major water main break, as confirmed by district officials early in the morning; the closures encompassing all schools and district facilities due to the significant impact on services, including critical amenities like restrooms and kitchens, were left without water.
The district announced the school closures shortly after 6 a.m., as reported by WBTV. The water main break affected about half of the schools and district buildings. While York County officials restored water in some areas overnight, service may be intermittently disrupted throughout the day, complicating repairs near Highway 21 and Gold Hill Road, according to QC News.
Despite having virtual learning options, the district decided not to switch to eLearning for the day due to the unexpected nature of the water main break. Officials plan to make up the lost academic time with a rescheduled day in the next semester. This decision may have been influenced by the upcoming district holiday and teacher workday, which could help minimize the impact on the academic calendar, according to a district spokesperson.
Families were informed late Monday night via social media about the urgent situation. A message to families, obtained by WSOCTV that the repairs to the water main break are still ongoing.
