IMMOKALEE -- Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) continues to monitor Hurricane Ian very closely. the area is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch with further escalation of watches and warnings anticipated later today and tomorrow. The current projections indicate the effects of the storm are expected late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. The storm effects are forecasted to bring heavy rain to our area, potential flooding and storm surge risks, as well as winds that would exceed safe levels for buses to be on the road (sustained winds of 35mph or more). According to the National Hurricane Center, there is substantial risk for rapid storm intensification that could affect the severity of storm effects.

Therefore, out of an abundance of caution for student and staff safety, Collier County Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 27-28).

All after-school programs held at CCPS sites will be closed.

All extracurricular activities, including athletic practices and competitions, will be canceled.

All Adult and Community Education classes will be canceled.

All district leases will be suspended.

On Wednesday by 4 p.m. or earlier, the district will make a determination about school and district operations for Thursday (Sept. 29).