ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As communities across Tampa Bay continue recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding and storm surge to the region, school districts across the Tampa Bay area are announcing when they will be reopening.
Here's a county-by-county list of when schools will reopen across Tampa Bay:
Pinellas County Schools
Pinellas County Schools will be open on Monday for normal operations, except for Gulf Beaches Elementary, Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 and Disston Academy, the county announced on Saturday.
"Gulf Beaches Elementary and Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 have been severely impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Helene and will remain closed to students until Wednesday, October 2. Disston Academy will stay closed until October 2 as part of the district's post-storm recovery plan," a news release says.
The district's plan to get kids back into the classroom will impact the Lealman Innovation, Osceola Fundamental and Walsingham Elementary school communities.
The Pinellas County School District superintendent, Kevin Hendrick, provided an update at a press conference at 9 a.m. Sunday. For that story and for an update on Lealman Innovation, Osceola Fundamental and Walsingham Elementary schools, tap here.
Monday, Oct. 14, which was a designated hurricane makeup day, is now being transitioned to a student school day for Pinellas County Schools to make up for time lost during the week Helene hit. More make-up days will be determined at a later date, according to district leaders.
Hillsborough County School District
All schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 30.
Pasco County School District
All schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 30, with the exception of West Pasco Education Academy, at this time.
Citrus County School District
District leaders told 10 Tampa Bay they are still waiting to hear if students and employees will be able to return this Monday, Sept. 30.
"We can't even get in all of our schools to assess damage," a district spokesperson stated in an email.
Hernando County School District
10 Tampa Bay is still waiting to hear back from the Hernando County School District.
Polk County School District
Polk County Public Schools will resume normal operations on Monday, Sept. 30, leaders said. Parents should check with their child's school regarding any activities or events that may have been rescheduled.
Sarasota County School District
All schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 30
Manatee County School District
All schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 30
10 Tampa Bay will provide more updates to this list when they are issued.