SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC (FOX Carolina) As the state of South Carolina anticipates an <a href=”https://www.foxcarolina.com/coronavirus/official-governor-mcmaster-to-announce-closure-of-all-sc-schools/article_98ee233a-66e6-11ea-ba2b-e36d3657705f.html” target=”_blank”>announcement from Governor McMaster concerning temporarily closing state schools</a>, Spartanburg County School District officials say their schools will be closed for the next few weeks.

A release from the districts says that the closure will begin March 16 through the end of the scheduled Spring Break. They have released a tentative return date of April 6.

While students are asked not to attend school, faculty and staff members who are not sick, already on approved leaves, or considered high-risk for coronavirus will be reporting to work March 16 for a teacher workday.

Any students or parents who need to pick up backpacks, personal items, technology devices, educational materials or medications can do so on Monday, March 16 from 7:30 a.m. through 3 p.m.

District officials say they’ll be providing more information and guidance at a later date, and will continue to provide updates throughout the closure.

All updates can be found on district websites.

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