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UPDATE #3 - HURRICANE IAN (September 26, 2022)
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) continues to monitor Hurricane Ian very closely. Our area is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch with further escalation of watches and warnings anticipated later today and tomorrow. The current projections indicate the effects of the storm are expected late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. The storm effects are forecasted to bring heavy rain to our area, potential flooding and storm surge risks, as well as winds that would exceed safe levels for buses to be on the road (sustained winds of 35mph or more). According to the National Hurricane Center, there is substantial risk for rapid storm intensification that could affect the severity of storm effects.
Therefore, out of an abundance of caution for student and staff safety, Collier County Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday (September 27-28).
- All CCPS sites will be closed
- All after-school programs held at CCPS sites will be closed
- All extracurricular activities, including athletic practices and competitions, will be canceled
- All Adult and Community Education classes will be canceled
- All District leases will be suspended
On Wednesday by 4pm or earlier, we will make a determination about school and District operations for Thursday (September 29).
KEEP LEARNING ALIVE
CCPS is committed to "Keep Learning Alive" during periods of school closures.
- Click here to access learning resources (available beginning at 8am on Tuesday, September 27)
Additionally, students may work on assignments that may be pending in their scheduled courses. Please share any questions with teachingandlearning@collierschools.com.
HURRICANE MAKE-UP DAYS
Due to the amount of instructional time in the first semester, there will be no impact to the scheduled Hurricane Make-Up Days (November 21 and 22). At this time, CCPS will not need to make up the Tuesday and Wednesday days off. Fall Break remains November 21 - November 25.
CCPS will continue to monitor the storm's path and collaborate with the National Weather Service and Collier County Bureau of Emergency Management for the latest information regarding potential storm impacts.
Please stay safe and continue to monitor our communication channels for additional updates. Be sure to follow us on our District website (collierschools.com) and on social media (@collierschools) for the latest information.
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UPDATE #2 - HURRICANE IAN (9-25-2022)
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) continues to monitor Tropical Storm Ian very closely. Based upon the latest tracking models and insight from our partners at the National Weather Center in Miami and National Hurricane Center, the current projected path for Ian has moved westward away from Collier County.
At this time, tomorrow (Monday, September 26) will continue as scheduled:
- STUDENTS: Monday will continue to be a no school day for students as previously scheduled in the 2022-23 Academic Calendar
- CCPS Employees: Monday will be a regular work day, with teachers participating in a Professional Development Day
CCPS will continue to monitor the storm's path and collaborate with the National Weather Center and Collier County Bureau of Emergency Management for the latest information regarding potential storm impacts. We will continue to provide updates in anticipation of any possible impacts to normal school operations later in the week.Please continue to monitor our communication channels for additional updates. Be sure to follow us on our District website (collierschools.com) and on social media (@collierschools) for the latest information.
- STUDENTS: Monday will continue to be a no school day for students as previously scheduled in the 2022-23 Academic Calendar
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UPDATE #1 - TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE (9-23-2022)
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is actively monitoring Tropical Depression Nine very closely. The National Weather Service in Miami has informed us that Collier County is currently within the projected cone of concern for next week.
REMINDER: There is no school for students on Monday, September 26, 2022, as it is scheduled on the 22-23 Academic Calendar as a Professional Development Day.
CCPS will continue to monitor the storm's path and collaborate with the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Management for the latest information regarding potential storm impacts. We will provide updates should there be any impacts to normal school operations for next week.
Please continue to monitor our communication channels for additional updates. Be sure to follow us on our District website (collierschools.com) and on social media (@collierschools) for the latest information.
BE PREPARED: MOBILE RESOURCES
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In case of weather-related emergencies, information regarding school operations coming directly from the school district office will be available from five sources:
- School District Website – www.collierschools.com, or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
- Social Media - Join us Facebook and Twitter for LIVE updates
- The Education Channel – Comcast, cable 99.
- ParentLink – parents and staff can expect to receive an automated phone message and/or text message containing vital school closing and re-opening information.
- Notifications – subscribers of CCPS Mobile App will receive emergency information updates. To learn more about CCPS Mobile, please click here.
BE PREPARED: National & COmmunity RESOURCES
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Hurricane Preparedness in Collier County (YouTube video)
Provided by the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk
explains how Collier County residents can get prepared for this hurricane season. -
Shelters & Evacuation Routes in Collier County
Provided by the Collier County Government's Emergency Management.
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Create a personalized Family Disaster Plan
Provided by the Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Hurricane Supply List
Suggested by the Collier County Government's Emergency Management.
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Florida Power & Light Company
To report or check the status of an outage, please select from the options below.
Call 911 or 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243) immediately to report a dangerous condition such as a downed power line. -
Collier County Pet Shelter Registration
Provided by Collier County Domestic Animal Services in conjunction with the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services