Click here to view the revised 2019-20 Academic School Calendar due to Hurricane Irma

At this time, due to missed school days on August 28 and September 7-22, amendments will be made to the 2017-18 school calendar and are pending.

Your child will resume where they left off. The District is making adjustments to the standards-based scope and sequences within each grade level and content area. We will work to prepare students for promotion and assure they are prepared for local and/or state assessments.

Interim reports will not be issued for the first quarter. Secondary grades are accessible via Focus for students and parents.

Yes, almost all children and youth who are displaced by a hurricane will qualify for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act benefits which include: 1) the right to attend their school of origin (school they had been attending prior to the housing instability), and to receive transportation assistance to attend that school; or 2) the right to enroll immediately in a new school, when attending the school of origin does not serve the student's best interests. CCPS will assure homeless students are immediately enrolled; assisted, as much as possible, in obtaining required enrollment documentation; provided with free/reduced school meals; provided materials and support to fully participate in their school's education program (e.g., school supplies, clothing to meet dress code, backpacks); provided expedited educational assessments; and referrals to community services, as needed. Please contact your school's principal or school counselor for more information.

A catastrophe such as a hurricane can be quite frightening to children and adults alike. When talking with your child about it, it is important to acknowledge the emotions experienced from the impact of the storm. It is also important to be mindful that your child's fears and concerns might linger longer than expected.

CCPS has created an initial resource for parents/guardians to reference:
https://www.collierschools.com/cms/lib/FL01903251/Centricity/Domain/4/hurricaneresources1.pdf

CCPS will also have supports at each school to support the emotional needs of students when they return.

Additionally, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all employees as an ongoing benefit.
https://www.collierschools.com/Page/598

The Special School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2017 was cancelled and the board topics have been added to the next Regular School Board Meeting.

The Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., with a Final Budget Hearing at 5:45 p.m.

The School Board Work Session scheduled for September 19, 2017 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2017. The meeting calendar can be found at the following link: https://www.collierschools.com/Page/220

Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has assessed the status of the food inventory at each campus. We have assured that all food products are safe and ready for student meals. The District has procedures in place to properly dispose of the food and sanitize the storage equipment when appropriate. FNS has worked with its vendors to ensure all schools are stocked with the food needed to nourish our students safely on Monday, September 25, 2017.

Yes. Students should be picked up at their regular stops. In the rare instance where a regular stop has an obstruction then a location adjacent to the stop will be utilized. Bus routes will be driven Thursday, 9/21-Friday, 9/22, to ensure all routes and stops are safe. The District’s Transportation Team is working with local law enforcement to monitor the safety of area roadways. If you notice any obstruction to your child’s bus stop, contact the Transportation Call Center/Dispatch Office:

• Zone 1 - South Naples-Marco: 377-1021
• Zone 2 - Golden Gate City: 377-1022
• Zone 3 - North Naples: 377-1023
• Zone 4 - Estates: 377-1024
• Zone 5 - North Central Naples: 377-1025
• Zone 6 - East Naples: 377-1026
• Zone 7 - Immokalee: 377-1027

Yes, all debris and fallen trees will be cleared from sidewalks and pathways where students, cars, buses, and bicycles will be accessing.

Teams of custodians and outside contractors are cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing all schools. Schools and classrooms will be clean and ready for students to return.

All before and after school child care, already running and housed on Collier County Public Schools campuses, will be available at the regular times beginning on Monday, September 25, 2017.

Parents will need to contact the off-school campus after-care company that the parent has contracted with to see if they are still running the pick up buses/vans and off-campus programs on Monday, September 25, 2017.

Football practice can be resumed when your field/practice field has been inspected and confirmed safe by your Athletic Director and Head Football Coach through the Principal at each school. Your Principal will communicate with your Athletic Director and Coach as to when practice can resume. Your Coach will then communicate with the student athletes.

Gymnasium and other practice play areas for sports and athletics must be confirmed safe by the Athletic Directors and Principals. Your Coach will then communicate with the student athletes.

No. All practices must be conducted on school-based inspected properties.

District staff is working with all schools in rescheduling District games. Fields, lights, ambulance service, athletic trainers, security, police detail, and referee staff are all being reviewed for game locations, availability, and logistics. A new football game schedule will be out as soon as it is available.

Volleyball practice can resume on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, pending safe court availability.

As long as the space and school is deemed safe, each school administration will determine the restart dates. New schedules will be available by Monday, September 25, 2017.

The District cancelled the New Hire Onboarding meetings for September 18. Individuals will be notified by email and phone. We will be conducting the New Hire Onboarding meeting scheduled for September 25.

The Guest Teacher Orientation scheduled for September 27, 2017, is cancelled. All impacted candidates will be sent an email or phone call to inform them of the new dates. We will be rescheduling the Guest Teacher New Hire meeting to a later date.

Yes. If you have interest in interviewing, please contact Darlyn Scott at scottd6@collierschools.com