In response to the anticipated winter storm crossing Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, local schools and universities have announced closures and schedule changes. These preventive measures aim to ensure the safety of students and staff amidst severe weather conditions forecasted for Tuesday.
Northeast Florida
- Duval County: All public schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 9, with after-school activities also canceled.
- Clay County: Schools and district offices will be closed on January 9 due to potential storm impacts, with plans to reopen on Wednesday, January 10.
- St. Johns County: Schools will release students one hour early on January 9, with all after-school activities canceled. The School Board meeting is rescheduled to January 16.
- Baker County: All schools will be closed on January 9, with services resuming on January 10.
- Bradford County: The district is monitoring the storm, with potential changes to be announced following a 3 pm update.
- Columbia County: The school system will be closed on January 9, including the cancellation of all extracurricular activities. The school board meeting is postponed to January 23.
- Nassau County: All schools will be closed on January 9, resuming on January 10.
- Putnam County: Reminder of no school for students on January 8 and 9 due to planning days.
- Union County: Schools will be closed on January 9, reopening on January 10.
Southeast Georgia
- Brantley County: Schools will be closed on January 9 due to severe weather risks, resuming on January 10.
- Camden County: All schools and district offices will be closed on January 9, reopening on January 10.
- Charlton County: January 9 is an In-Service Day.
- Glynn County: All school sites will be closed on January 9 due to severe weather threats.
- Pierce County: Schools will be closed on January 9, planning to reopen on January 10.
- Ware County: All schools and the Central Office will be closed on January 9.
Universities/Colleges
- Florida State University: The university will close from 11:00 pm on January 8 until 11:00 pm on January 9.
These closures and early releases are precautionary measures to safeguard the community against the potential dangers posed by the winter storm. Parents, students, and staff are advised to stay updated on further announcements from their respective school districts or universities.