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TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, Polk and Citrus County Public Schools will reopen all schools on Monday, Sept. 30, officials announced Saturday.
Some of the schools were used as evacuation shelters from Hurricane Helene.
School officials said they are reviewing their student academic calendar to determine how many school days must be made up and will make an announcement to all families this upcoming week.
Citrus County school officials said families of Crystal River Primary and Middle can expect a phone call from the principal about temporary alternative placements.
There will also be community resources and services available for students and families who have having a difficult time.
Some Pinellas County schools are still being used for hurricane shelters. Officials said they will continue to assess when their schools can reopen.
Some of our schools continue to be needed as Hurricane Shelters for our community. Some of our schools don’t have power or sewage services. We are assessing when our schools can open. We’ll provide an update over the weekend. For more, go to https://t.co/vKGnMO7Pf6. pic.twitter.com/55TPCNBfQw
— Pinellas County Schools (@my_pcs) September 27, 2024
Manatee County is assessing school damages from the storm and are still working with emergency management. A school return date has not yet been announced.
Following Hurricane Helene, the School District continues to work with Emergency Management on concluding shelter operations, while district maintenance teams examine schools to locate areas in need of repair. We will keep you updated as we continue to think about those in need.
— Manatee Schools (@Manateeschools) September 27, 2024