We'll be tracking school closures across the viewing area below.
BREVARD COUNTY
Students and staff at Brevard Public Schools returned to classes Monday.
SEMINOLE COUNTY
Seminole County Public Schools
All county schools reopened Monday after Hurricane Ian. Some school bus routes have been changed.
Please see the latest update from Seminole County Public Schools for October 1, 2022... pic.twitter.com/l1MgjVzliY
— SCPS Info (@SCPSInfo) October 1, 2022
Several bus stops have been moved beginning Monday, 10/3/22. All other bus stops not listed will remain in place. Please check the following link for the most current additions and changes. https://t.co/0vU3mJiV7A pic.twitter.com/aiZ60B29wo
— SCPS Info (@SCPSInfo) October 3, 2022
Due to Hurricane Ian, all Seminole State campuses remained closed Mondah. Classes, including online, will resume Tuesday, Oct. 4. Do not come to campus during the College's closure.
ORANGE COUNTY
All Orange County Public Schools will reopen Tuesday, except Riverdale Elementary on Lokanotosa Trail in East Orange County, district officials announced Monday afternoon. Riverdale was flooded following Ian, and cleanup is continuing. Classes will be relocated to East River High School starting Thursday, officials said.
All OCPS schools will reopen tomorrow except @RiverdaleOCPS, which will open Thursday at @EastRiverHS —“Two rivers, one family.” pic.twitter.com/4QInIeMgVc
— ocpsnews (@OCPSnews) October 3, 2022
District officials will hold an open house for parents at East River High on Wednesday to answer their questions.
On Saturday, the University of Central Florida announced that it will remind close on Monday but will reopen on Tuesday. Here is what it posted:
As UCF has prepared to re-open, we have been working closely with our community partners and monitoring local conditions.
We have learned that several of our local school districts have conducted assessments and that they will be unable to re-open as planned and will remain closed through Monday, Oct. 3.
In response to these additional last-minute closures, and to further support students and employees, UCF now plans to re-open Tuesday, Oct 4. Students who have already returned to campus will have access to dining, recreation and wellness, and other student services.
We will continue to update any changes via the UCF Alert system.
#UCFAlert In response to additional last-minute closures and to further support our students and employees, UCF will now re-open Tuesday, Oct. 4. Students who have already returned to campus will have access to dining, recreation and wellness, and other student services.
— UCF (@UCF) October 1, 2022
The campus reopened at 5 p.m. Monday. However, no classes are scheduled for Tuesday. Faculty m ight start holding virtual class during their regularly scheduled meeting times Wednesday. is still closed at this time. Faculty will be in touch with students.
10.2.22 update: https://t.co/kwv2wDN6yt
— Rollins College (@rollinscollege) October 2, 2022
Following an extensive damage assessment, campus will reopen today at 5 p.m. Please see full update above for details on res. halls, dining, & class schedule.
Students impacted by the storm: Continue to reach out to care@rollins.edu. pic.twitter.com/AKIG7JvYaB
Classes and business operations resumed Monday.
Out of an abundance of caution, Rasmussen University announced that all of its Florida campuses will remain closed through Sunday, Oct. 2, which include Central Pasco, Fort Myers, North Orlando, Ocala and Tampa/Brandon. Florida Rasmussen employees who can safely work remotely will continue to do so. Rasmussen’s northern campuses and central services teams are assisting where help is needed.
Rasmussen Central Pasco, North Orlando, Ocala and Tampa/Brandon campuses are prepared to reopen on Monday, Oct. 3 for the start of the fall quarter. Campus leaders will provide an update on the Fort Myers campus once they are able to assess damage and safe access to the area.
For status updates, students may call their campus directly or the Personal Support Center at 866-349-4357.
LAKE COUNTY
Schools resumed normal operations on Monday, October 3.
MARION COUNTY
MCPS schools remain closed Friday, Sept. 30. All schools, departments & district offices reopen Monday, Oct. 3, on normal operating schedules.
OSCEOLA COUNTY
The district's schools will reopen Tuesday.
Make-up days will be determined if required by the state after a full review and analysis of school instructional minutes and Department of Education requirements.
Parents will continue to receive important information from the school district through call-out messages, Remind text messages, and by visiting district and school websites and social media pages.
All Osceola schools will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, October 4, for all students, and teachers, and staff members.
— Osceola Schools (@Osceolaschools) October 3, 2022
Please watch the following message from Dr. Pace: https://t.co/Y3wVAn5suV
VOLUSIA COUNTY
The county's schools will reopen Wednesday.
Please be advised that Volusia County Schools will reopen on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. This is an early release day. pic.twitter.com/dEkkz4M4VE
— Volusia County Schools (@volusiaschools) October 3, 2022
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Classes resumed Monday.
FLAGLER COUNTY
The district's schools reopened Monday.
OTHER SCHOOL CLOSURES
FAMU Announces Storm-Related Updates
- The satellite campuses in Central Florida and Jacksonville reported no substantial damage to their facilities from Hurricane Ian.
- The Human Resources Office has distributed a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for employees who might have work-related questions during the closure.
Polk State College’s campuses and centers reopened Monday.