OCPS schools will reopen tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 27

Based on current Hurricane Helene forecasts, district officials announced schools will reopen for classes tomorrow.

By Michael Eng
| 2:04 p.m. September 26, 2024

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All Orange County Public Schools campuses will reopen for classes tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 27, following the Sept. 26 closure for Hurricane Helene.

According to district officials, the decision was made based on current Helene forecasts from the National Weather Service. Forecasts project winds will be significantly lower than the 35-mph threshold needed to operate school buses safely.

If there are significant changes to the forecast, this decision could change. Follow OCPS on X for updates.

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Michael Eng

As a child, Editor and Publisher Michael Eng collected front pages of the Kansas City Star during Operation Desert Storm, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would pursue a career in journalism. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and three children, or playing drums around town. He’s also a sucker for dad jokes.