While they continue to monitor Hurricane Helene’s progress, the majority of South Florida’s school districts will stay closed.
Schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be open on Thursday, according to a joint statement published by the two districts on Wednesday.
But according to a statement released by BCPS officials on Wednesday night, the county’s schools will be closed on Thursday in accordance with the 5 p.m. advisory about the storm’s track.
Part of a BCPS statement says, “This includes before and after-school care, after-school activities, field trips, and evening events and classes.”
M-DCPS officials said outdoor activities at their schools will take place indoors, while outdoor athletic events will be canceled. After-school care programs will be open, and evening classes will operate as normal.
Archdiocese of Miami will also remain open on Thursday.
Earlier on Wednesday, Palm Beach County School District officials announced all district-operated schools and offices will remain closed on Thursday.
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In addition, officials said, all extracurricular activities, after-school programs, sports, school meetings and other on-campus events are also canceled.
Monroe County School District also announced they will close schools and school district offices on Thursday.
