HURRICANE IDALIA
UPDATE #4
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) will be OPEN and will resume normal operations tomorrow (Thursday, August 31).

• All CCPS sites will be open
• All after-school programs held at CCPS sites will be open
• All extracurricular activities, including athletic practices and competitions, will resume as scheduled
• All Adult and Community Education classes will resume as scheduled
• All District leases will resume

Continue to monitor our District website (collierschools.com) and social media (@collierschools) for the latest information.

HURRICANE IDALIA
UPDATE #3
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Based on information received from the National Hurricane Center from the 5:00pm advisory and the uncertainty of the potential weather tomorrow, including the possibility of strong winds that may impact transportation, Collier County Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow (Wednesday, August 30).

• All CCPS sites will be closed
• All after-school programs held at CCPS sites will be closed
• All extra-curricular activities, including athletic practices and competitions, will be canceled
• All Adult and Community Education classes will be canceled
• All District leases will be suspended

Collier County Public Schools will be OPEN on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

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.

Today, an outer band of Idalia led to schools taking precautionary measures. As tornado warnings were issued, students and staff remained safe inside the schools, which are built to be used as shelters, and we resumed our typical inclement weather dismissal procedures when the weather warnings were lifted at 2:29pm. We had no reported damage at any of our 60 school and support sites, no power outages, all sites maintained internet, and roadways were open which meant our buses were able to operate safely.

We will provide an update after the 5:00pm National Hurricane Center Advisory.

HURRICANE IDALIA
UPDATE #2
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) continues to monitor Hurricane Idalia as it continues on its projected path toward northern Florida. Based on information received from the National Weather Service in Miami, we do NOT expect flooding rain, storm surge, or sustained winds above 35mph during the school day on Wednesday (8/30) that would impede normal operations, including school buses.

As a reminder, due to possible inclement weather tonight (Tuesday, August 29), all school and district sites will close at 4:00pm.

Collier County Public Schools will be OPEN on Wednesday (August 30).

• All CCPS sites will be open.
• All after-school programs held at CCPS will be open.
• All extracurricular activities, including athletic practices and competitions, will resume as scheduled.
• All Adult and Community Education classes will resume as scheduled.
• All District leases will resume.

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.

TROPICAL STORM IDALIA
UPDATE #1
Monday, August 28, 2023

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) continues to actively monitor Tropical Storm Idalia very closely. Information received from the National Weather Service in Miami from the 5pm advisory, we are NOT in the projected path and do not expect significant rain or sustained winds above 35mph during the school day that would impede school bus operations.

As of 5:30pm on Monday, August 28:

• All school and district sites will be OPEN for normal operations during the school day on Tuesday, August 29.
  
  
  • Information from the National Hurricane Center DOES NOT support closing CCPS.
    
    
• Out of an abundance of caution due to predicted inclement weather in the evening, all school and district sites will close after 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 29.
  
  
  • Activities and athletic competitions scheduled after 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 29, will be canceled and will likely be rescheduled.
    
    
  • Leases scheduled after 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 29, will be suspended.
    
    
  • Curriculum Nights/Open House events scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, will be rescheduled.
    
    
• All school and district sites are expected to be OPEN for normal operations on Wednesday, August 30.

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. Should there be a change in the forecast impacting District operations at CCPS sites, we will use all of our communication channels to provide timely information.

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.

Collier County Public Schools continues to actively monitor Tropical Storm Idalia very closely. We will provide a decision about school operations tomorrow (Tuesday 8/29) by 6:00pm this afternoon. CCPS continues to collaborate with the National Weather Service in Miami and the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Management for the latest information regarding potential storm impacts.

Collier County Public Schools continues to actively monitor Tropical Storm Idalia very closely.  While Collier County is under a Tropical Storm Watch, we are NOT currently in the projected cone of concern. At this time, normal school and District operations continue as scheduled. 

CCPS will continue to collaborate with the National Weather Service in Miami and 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.

UPDATE - August 18, 2023

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) continues to monitor weather forecasts in order to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service, while Collier County remains under a Heat Advisory, they predict heat indices will be lower next week. Therefore, starting on Monday (8/21), CCPS will resume outdoor student activities during the school day and at CCPS-run after-school programs.

Due to the ongoing Heat Advisory, the following accommodations will be made:

• Student outdoor activities will be limited to a maximum of 20 consecutive minutes.
• Students and staff will have access to water before and after outdoor activities.
• Outdoor shaded areas will be used when possible.

Please keep the following tips in mind:

• Advise your child to immediately report any symptoms of nausea or headache during outside activities to the nearest staff member.
• Ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather, wearing lightweight and breathable clothing.
• Have your child apply sunscreen before arriving at school.
• Provide your child with a labeled water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

We will continue to monitor forecasts as next week progresses and will provide updates as needed.

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring the well-being of our students. By working together, we can create a safe and comfortable learning environment even in the face of challenging weather conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school principal.