Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been closely
monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole’s track and has been working directly with the
National Hurricane Center and Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management.
Based on the latest information from the National
Weather Service, which places Miami-Dade County under a Tropical Storm Watch
with possible winds exceeding 39 miles an hour, after consultation with the
County’s emergency officials, and in an abundance of caution, Superintendent Dr.
Jose L. Dotres has cancelled classes at all schools on Wednesday, November 9. This includes adult education,
as well as school-based after-care programs, activities and athletic events.
Since M-DCPS does not operate school buses during
sustained tropical storm force winds and to safeguard students, many of whom
walk to school or take other forms of transportation, may be impacted by
standing water, possible drowned lines or debris, the closure is warranted.
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