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County-by-county school closures ahead of what will become Hurricane Helene

A basketball hoop at Fishweir Elementary School (WJXT)

News4JAX will update this list as we learn more from our local districts and schools.

The system in the Gulf became Tropical Storm Helene at 11 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to rapidly intensify as it moves north through the Gulf of Mexico.

The current track has it becoming a major hurricane before making landfall along Florida’s Panhandle, likely sometime Thursday.

If your school will be closing for the storm, email webteam@wjxt.com to be added to this list.

Duval County

Duval County Public Schools has canceled classes Thursday and Friday for Hurricane Helene.

The district already had an early release day scheduled for Wednesday. Extended-day programs will remain open for normal hours on Wednesday; however, parents and guardians are encouraged to pick up their children early to prepare for the storm.

All afterschool activities and athletics scheduled for Wednesday afternoon through Friday, Sept. 27 are canceled, including Friday night football games. Students cannot play in a game if school is not in session that day.

List of private school closures:

  • Lighthouse Christian School Northside will be closed Thursday and Friday .

About the Author

A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.

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