School closures and openings in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia due to winter storm

Some school districts in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are starting to announce their reopening dates following the recent winter storm.

If your school district is not listed below, it has already resumed normal operations.

If you want to learn more about school closures in Florida, you can visit the Department of Education’s website for detailed information.

Northeast Florida:

Nassau County

The Nassau County School District decided to keep schools closed on Thursday because of the poor road conditions. They have confirmed that all schools and offices will resume normal operations on Friday, January 24.

Southeast Georgia:

Brantley County

The Brantley County School System made the decision to close on Wednesday and Thursday due to the weather, and this closure will extend to Friday as well. In a message shared on Thursday afternoon, the district stated that after consulting with safety officials and the county, it was determined that the freezing temperatures and anticipated icy road conditions warranted keeping all Brantley Schools and offices closed on Friday, January 24th, 2025. The district urged everyone to stay safe during this time, encouraged them to enjoy the snow, and expressed excitement for the students to return on Monday, January 27th, and share their snow day adventures.

Camden County

Camden County Schools announced the closure of their schools on Wednesday and Thursday due to unforeseen circumstances. However, the school district has confirmed that normal operations will resume on Friday, January 24, 2025. The district eagerly awaits the return of students and staff and is excited to welcome them back!

Charlton County

Charlton County Schools announced that they would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. However, the district later confirmed that the schools would resume regular schedule on Friday, Jan. 24.

Glynn County

Glynn County Schools announced that they will be closed on Friday, Jan. 24, due to storm-related damage. Staff members, however, are expected to report to their designated locations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 27. To make up for the missed days, school will now be in session on Monday, Feb. 17, and Monday, March 10, which were previously scheduled as teacher workdays. The school district expressed their appreciation for understanding and cooperation during this challenging time and urged everyone to stay safe. They look forward to welcoming students back on Monday.

Pierce County

Pierce County Schools made the decision to close on Wednesday and Thursday due to the presence of snow on many roads in the county. In light of another upcoming hard freeze, the district has decided to extend the closure to Friday as well. The schools will resume normal operations on Monday, January 27th. As a result of the closure, all after-school activities scheduled for tomorrow will be rescheduled. Additionally, the home basketball game against Brantley Co. will now take place on Saturday, February 8 in Bearville. Furthermore, the start of Driver’s Ed classes has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 1.

Ware County

Ware County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 24, 2025, due to hazardous road conditions. The district has conducted a comprehensive survey of travel conditions in the city and county, and it has been determined that there are still many icy patches. These conditions pose a significant safety risk, especially for our bus routes that operate in the early morning when icy hazards are more difficult to detect. Ensuring the safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 27, 2025.

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