Updated school closures: Columbia County schools to remain closed Thursday as power outages persist

Multiple school districts in Northeast Florida counties announced that they are closing this week due to the expected impact of Tropical Storm Idalia.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

– Multiple school districts in Northeast Florida counties announced that they are closing this week due to the expected impact of Hurricane Idalia.Baker County will close schools on Wednesday and Thursday.Columbia County schools said in a release that schools will remain closed on Thursday to students, teachers and staff but will reopen Friday. Many residents are without power, the district said, and shelters cannot send people home until they have power.

Among private schools, Episcopal announced that all three of its campuses will be closed Wednesday. Bolles will close Wednesday. Providence will close Wednesday and Thursday. The Diocese of St. Augustine announced a slew of closures for its Catholic schools in Alachua, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Nassau and St. Johns counties. Those closures include schools Bishop Kenny, Bishop Snyder and St. Joseph.

For local colleges, the University of North Florida also announced its closure on Tuesday and Wednesday. UNF said it plans to resume normal operations on Thursday. Keiser University will be closed on Wednesday.

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