SEPT. 24, 2024 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Relations

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MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO CLOSE FOR TROPICAL STORM HELENE

MARION COUNTY  - Marion County Public Schools will close Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, because of Tropical Storm Helene.

The decision comes after multiple meetings with Marion County Emergency Management and local governmental entities.

All extra-curricular activities for Thursday are also canceled.

West Port High School will open as a special needs shelter on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Members of the general community may seek shelter beginning at 4 p.m. West Port High will also serve as the only pet shelter as of now.

MCPS will continue monitoring Tropical Storm Helene and consulting with Marion County Emergency Management to determine plans for Friday. Once decided, those plans will be shared via Skylert messaging, social media, and traditional media outlets.

            The Marion County Citizens Information Hotline can also address various storm concerns including additional sheltering information at 352.369.7500.

For more information, visit www.marionschools.net.

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