When will Bay Area schools reopen after Hurricane Milton?
TAMPA, Fla. - Much of the Tampa Bay Area is still without power and gas several days after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida. Many schools remain closed due to the ongoing power outages and fuel shortages.
Citrus County Schools
Schools were closed Tuesday through Friday. All district offices reopened on Friday, Oct. 11.
The district also announced the following make-up days:
- Monday, Oct. 21
- Monday, Nov. 11
- Friday, Dec. 20 will now be a full instructional day
Hardee County Schools
Hardee County will reopen the school district for staff only on Monday with students returning on Tuesday.
Hernando County Schools
According to Hernando County Schools, staff should be able to return to work on Monday and students are expected to return on Tuesday.
Hillsborough County Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools will bring school-based and district staff back on Wednesday to plan and prepare to welcome students to school on Thursday, October 17.
Manatee County Schools
There will be no school for students on Monday. A decision regarding reopening on Tuesday will be made at 5 p.m. on Monday, according to the School District of Manatee County.
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools will remain closed through Tuesday, Oct. 15, and will reopen Wednesday, Oct. 16. Staff will return on Tuesday for a teacher planning day.
Pinellas County Schools
The district will remain closed through Tuesday, Oct. 15, and will reopen Wednesday, Oct. 16. Staff will return on Tuesday to prepare for reopening. Sports and activities will be allowed to resume on Tuesday if it's approved by the school's principal.
St. Petersburg College will remain closed through Tuesday.
Polk County Schools
Polk County students will go back to school on Wednesday, Oct. 16. with an early dismissal on Thursday and no school on Friday for a teacher-staff development day.
Sarasota County Schools
Students will return to school on Wednesday, Oct. 16, with another regular school day set for Thursday. Students will still be off Friday, Oct. 18, which is already scheduled as a non-student day.
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