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(Continuous Updates) Hurricane Milton

Friday, October 11-

I hope you and your family weathered the storm safely. We are currently assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Milton and determining when it will be safe for our schools to reopen. We understand that this uncertainty may be concerning, and we want to assure you that we are working diligently to gather information and make informed decisions.

Your safety and well-being are our top priority, and we will share updates as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please remember that mental health services are available at each school campus. We look forward to welcoming you back to school.

 

Tuesday, October 8-

As we face the uncertainty of Hurricane Milton together, please know that your safety and the well-being of your loved ones are our deepest concern. In times like these, it's important to focus on what truly matters—your family's safety and health. With this in mind, we have made the decision to cancel school on Friday, October 11.

Once the storm has passed, our dedicated teams will be working diligently to check every school to ensure it is safe for your children and our staff to return. We promise to keep you informed every step of the way and will update you with a return date as soon as it’s safe to do so.

 

Monday, October 7, 2024-

We are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and understand the uncertainty and many concerns this weather event brings. We will provide an update on whether we’re having school on Friday as soon as we can, but it will be no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 10th. We will notify you of this decision through phone calls, social media, and local news outlets.

Please know we will make this decision with safety as the top priority, and will only reopen when it’s safe to do so.
 
Sunday, October 6, 2024-
 
In response to the approaching Tropical Storm Milton, all Charlotte County Public Schools will be closed starting Monday, October 7, and will remain closed through at least Thursday, October 10, to prioritize the safety of our students and staff. We will provide updates as soon as possible after the storm to assess whether schools can safely reopen on Friday, October 11.
This decision was made in partnership with the Emergency Operations Center, as several schools will be used as shelters for our community. Charlotte County officials will determine and announce the locations of storm shelters available to the community.
We encourage our families to use time to take necessary precautions and plan for Hurricane Milton. Do not wait until the last minute. For more information on how to prepare, and on shelter locations -- including special needs and pet-friendly shelters – visit Charlotte County’s emergency website: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/.../emergency-management/ and follow @charlottefleoc