Helene has strengthens into a hurricane, and is expected to strike Florida as large Category 3 storm, and as the massive storm inches closer to Florida, we will keep you updated with Central Florida school closures and updates.
Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying into a major Category 3 Storm as it continues to target Florida, much of the state is forecast to experience severe weather, which is expected to cause disruption to schools and college schedules throughout Central Florida.
Currently, schools and colleges are making plans to prepare for the worst of the weather, and we will keep you up to date with all the latest closures and updates from the schools, colleges, and universities throughout Central Florida.
Here is a list of School Closures and Updates County-by-County
OCPS plans for all schools and facilities to reopen Friday, Sept. 27.
In the event there are significant changes in the storm overnight OCPS will update you immediately, first thing in the morning.
Seminole County Public Schools anticipate the district being fully operational and school being in session on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
If any information changes, they will provide an update.
Parents are reminded that Osceola County students have a prescheduled student holiday tomorrow, Friday, September 27, as reflected on the academic calendar so that teachers can have a professional study day.
Schools are not closed on Friday because of the weather. Osceola students have a prescheduled student holida. At this time, teachers and staff will report to work.
Lake County public schools will reopen on Friday.
Sumter District Schools will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday. Sept. 27.
All schools and offices are planned to reopen on Friday, Sept. 27. More information will be communicated in the future about making up Thursday’s lost instructional day.
Friday, September 27, all schools and offices will be open, including after-school activities.
The district will continue to monitor the storm’s progress and work closely with Brevard County Emergency Management and other local agencies, and will update families if anything changes.
Flagler County will now be closing all schools across the district for Friday, September 27. Any extracurricular activities or athletic events taking place after school hours and into the weekend will take place as scheduled.
Marion County Public Schools will remain closed Friday.
Based on consistent forecasts that show Hurricane Helene moving away from Central Florida, UCF will resume normal classes and operations starting at 6 am Friday, Sept. 27.
FAMU has announced its closure ahead of Tropical Weather System. FAMU will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Sept. 27. Classes have been canceled through Friday.
FSU main campus will be closed beginning 7 am, Sept. 25 due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Florida State University’s Tallahassee campus will close on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, and will continue until 11pm Sunday, Sept. 29. The university expects to resume normal business operations at 12:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
Visit alerts.fsu.edu/ for additional details on student services and programming and official updates.
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