TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE #1
TROPICAL STORM HELENE
September 24, 2024 (storm advisories updated 9/25/24 at 8:45am)

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is monitoring Tropical Storm Helene as it approaches Florida. The National Weather Service in Miami has placed Collier County under a Tropical Storm Warning and coastal Collier County, Marco Island, and Everglades City under a Storm Surge Warning. Current projections indicate worsening weather beginning Wednesday evening and sustained tropical storm conditions beginning in the early morning hours on Thursday. 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).

Out of an abundance of caution, we will follow the plan below:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

• Regular school and work day for CCPS.
  
  
• Starting at 6:30pm (Wednesday), all activities scheduled at CCPS schools and district sites will be canceled.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

• Collier County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday. This closure includes:
  
  
  • All CCPS schools and district sites
  • After-school programs
  • Extracurricular activities including athletic and performing arts practices and competitions
  • Adult and Community Education classes
  • District leases

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

• We anticipate returning to regular operations on Friday (September 27). If there is a change to this plan, we will communicate using all methods.
  
  

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