D50 Schools to Serve as Polling Locations for August 11 Special Election
Several Greenwood School District 50 facilities will serve as polling locations during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Special Election.
District officials are working closely with the Greenwood County Voter Registration and Elections Office to ensure that voting operations run safely and s
moothly while maintaining normal instructional activities for students.
Because many voters will be visiting school campuses throughout the day, parents and guardians should anticipate potential increased traffic during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal times. Families are encouraged to allow additional travel time and exercise extra caution when entering and exiting school campuses.
School officials also ask voters to remain within designated voting areas and follow all posted signs and directions from election officials.
The following Greenwood School District 50 facilities will serve as polling locations:
Genesis Education Center
Rice Elementary School
Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School
Greenwood High School Performing Arts Center (GPAC)
G. Frank Russell Technology Center (RTC)
Emerald High School
Pinecrest Elementary School
Northside Middle School
Lakeview Elementary School
Mathews Elementary School
Brewer Middle School
Westview Middle School
For the convenience of families and voters, typical school arrival and dismissal times are listed below:
Elementary Schools
School Day: 7:50 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Middle Schools
School Day: 8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
High Schools
School Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Greenwood School District 50 appreciates the patience and cooperation of students, parents, staff, voters, and community members as the district supports this important civic process while maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
