Some Gulf Coast Schools see adjusted hours, closures following severe weather (List)

Olivia Wilson
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Editor’s Note: This is a running list of school delays in the News 5 coverage area. We will update this list as delays are announced.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Following Thursday night’s severe weather, some schools are having adjusted times or delays, News 5 has learned.

Northwest Florida school districts adjust hours ahead of severe weather

Here are the delays:

Mobile County Public Schools:

No delays, but officials say tardies will not count due to power outages and road conditions potentially causing bus delays.

Saraland City Schools:

There will be no delays for Saraland City Schools since the power is on and the busses are running, according to a Facebook post.

Satsuma City Schools:

Due to a power outage, school officials say there will be a 2-hour delayed start.

Okaloosa County:

Okaloosa County Schools officials announced closures for some schools while others have a delayed start time.

“All North End Schools are canceled today due to the severe weather that came through Okaloosa County this morning,” stated a release. The storm caused wide-spread power outages and downed trees and power lines, the release noted.

The following schools will be closed, according to the release:

  • Antioch Elementary School

  • Baker School

  • Bob Sikes Elementary School

  • Crestview High School

  • Davidson Middle School

  • Laurel Hill School

  • Northwood Elementary School

  • Richbourg School

  • Riverside Elementary School

  • Shoal River Middle School

  • Southside Primary School

  • Walker Elementary School

There will be a 3-hour delay for all Central and South Zone Schools, according to officials.

“All school district maintenance crews, administrators, and power providers are working diligently to restore power throughout the county,” the release said. “We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.”

Escambia County:

There will be a 1-hour delay due to possible inclement weather in the area, the school system posted on Facebook.

Santa Rosa County:

School officials announced that there will be a 2-hour delayed start time due to the area being under an enhanced risk for severe weather. The 2-hour delay means that students will not start until 2 hours after their normal time and buses will also be delayed by 2 hours.

All before-school activities and school-related activities affected by the delay are canceled, according to a press release.

Breakfast will not be served due to the delay, but lunch will be served as normal.

“We want to ensure that all students and staff are safe as they travel to and from school,” the release stated.

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