The WPTV News team received updated information Thursday about when local students will return to school in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
School District of Palm Beach County
The district announced that all schools and district offices will remain closed on Friday, Oct. 11. School District staff should not report to work unless directed to do so by their supervisor.
A reminder that all Palm Beach County public school students do not have school on Monday, Oct. 14 because of a pre-scheduled teacher work day.
"While we are pleased to report that no schools sustained any major damage, we continue to work across our 182 campuses to ensure all have power, air conditioning, and safe access," the school district said in a statement. "Many families in our communities, including District employees, were impacted by this storm. The long weekend will afford some additional time to recover and reopen schools for students on Tuesday, Oct. 15."
Martin County School District
All schools are closed for the rest of the week. A spokesperson said the district anticipates resuming classes on Monday, Oct. 14.
St. Lucie Public Schools
All schools are closed for the rest of the week. Monday, Oct. 14 is a pre-scheduled teacher work day, so students will return to class on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the district said.
School District of Indian River County
All schools are closed for the rest of the week. The district said it has 700 guests at county schools that are being used as emergency shelters.
Students and staff members will return on Monday, Oct. 14.
Okeechobee County School District
All schools are closed for the rest of the week. Monday, Oct. 14 is a pre-scheduled teacher planning day, so students will return on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
