Some school systems are canceling classes or changing schedules for Wednesday, Sept. 11 & Thursday, Sept 12
Government Street Christian School and Child Development Center
“Government Street Christian School and Child Development Center will be closed on Thursday, September 12,” a GSCS news release stated. “All after school events for Thursday are canceled as well. Normal operations will resume on Friday, September 13.”
Shelton Academy
Shelton Academy in Mobile will be closed Thursday, Sept. 12, due to severe weather.
Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. According to a school Facebook post, classes will not meet after 3 p.m. but students should follow faculty instructions for online learning.
“The cafeteria will close at 3:00 p.m. Hot lunch will be served as normal until 2:00 p.m. Students can stop by the caf between 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm to pick up a boxed dinner to take back to their residence. McKinney’s and Einstein’s will be closed.
All evening activities scheduled for Wednesday, 9/11/24 are canceled.”
Baldwin County Public Schools
UPDATE (9/11 12:15 p.m.): Baldwin County Public School officials have announced they will have classes on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Baldwin County Public Schools will open as normal on Wednesday but after-school activities have been canceled.
Chickasaw City Schools
Chickasaw City Schools will be in session on Wednesday, Sept. 11, but all after-school activities are canceled.
Chickasaw City Schools will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 12, due to the anticipated flooding and high winds.
Coastal Alabama Community College
CACC has canceled classes starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Cottage Hill Christian Academy
“After thorough consideration, school will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11, 2024,” a CHCA Facebook post said.
“Due to the current forecasted possibility of inclement weather in the evening, all after-school activities are canceled, and the campus will close at 3:30 PM.
“Please note that there will be no after-school care, and the EEC will also close at 3:30 PM.”
Faith Academy
“At this time, we are having a normal school day tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11; however, all afterschool activities have been canceled,” a Faith Academy Facebook post said.
George County School District
“Due to the immediate threat of inclement weather in our area, the George County School District has made the decision to close all schools for students and staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2024,” a GCSD news release stated. “Also, all athletic events and activities are cancelled on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
“Thursday, September 12 will be a delay start day. Bus routes will begin two hours later than normal. Students and staff will report to school two hours later than regularly scheduled. Staff should contact their immediate supervisor with any questions.”
Greene County, Miss. Public Schools
Greene County schools will be closing at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
“All schools will release around 12:45 p.m. Again, all schools will release at 12:45 p.m. tomorrow. Any decision regarding changes to Thursday’s schedule will be made tomorrow afternoon,” read a Greene County release.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
MGCCC administration announced that the school will be closed on Wednesday.
“All face-to-face classes are canceled. All campus facilities will remain closed except for the cafeteria and residence halls on the Perkinston Campus,” read a Facebook post. “We urge everyone to stay safe and monitor local weather updates. Please follow our official communication channels for further updates.”
Mobile & Baldwin County Catholic Schools
Mobile and Baldwin County Catholic Schools will be closed on Wednesday.
Mobile Christian School
“After discussing it with our staff and other weather professionals, the current plan is to have a normal school day tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11, 2024,” a Facebook post said.
“However, due to the severe weather anticipated tomorrow afternoon, our after-school activities, including after-school care, will be canceled.”
Mobile County Private Schools
Faith Academy, Mobile Christian and Cottage Hill Christian Academy will have classes as normal on Wednesday but after-school activity has been canceled.
Mobile County Public Schools
UPDATE (9/11, 12:49 p.m.): “All MCPSS schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024, due to Hurricane Francine and its projected impact on our area,” an MCPSS spokesperson said. ” We will return to our normal school schedule on Friday.”
UPDATE (9/11, 12:15 p.m.): Alma Bryant and Theodore High Schools have announced they plan to dismiss from school early due to the possible severe weather.
Alma Bryant will release at 1:55 and Theodore will release at 2:15. Both schools said they made this decision so that their students and staff can make it home safely before the weather moves in.
Original
Mobile County Public Schools will be open Sept. 11; however, after-school activity has been canceled.
Saraland City Schools
Saraland schools will have class as normal on Wednesday with no after-school activities.
Okaloosa County Schools
“At this time, schools are expected to remain open,” an Okaloosa County Schools spokesperson said. “We will continue to work closely with the county’s emergency operations center and provide updates as needed.
Pascagoula-Gautier, Miss. School District
All Pascagoula-Gautier schools will be closed on Wednesday. All extracurricular activities are also canceled.
“The district is closely monitoring the possible impacts of Tropical Storm Francine. A decision will be made by 6 p.m. tomorrow to determine if schools will open Thursday. Please keep your family safe and closely monitor the tropical storm’s track as it gets closer to the Gulf Coast. Expect any necessary updates through text, our website or the district Facebook page,” read a district news release.
UMS-Wright
“While some schools and daycares have decided to close tomorrow, we currently plan to remain open,” a UMS-Wright Facebook post said. “However, all after-school activities and extended care for Wednesday, September 11 are canceled (Varsity athletic practices remain TBD).”