Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida September 28th as a Category 4 storm. Here is what you need to know.
- The quarter will still end October 13th, although teachers have until October 31st to submit quarter grades. Is it up to each individual teachers discretion to utilize the extended grading period how they see fit.
- The PSAT date has been moved from October 12th to October 25th.
- AP exam dates have not been moved.
- There is still a professional day October 14th.
- At this time there has been no changes meal cost or payment processes
- Families can still submit a Free & Reduced Meal Application at www.myschoolapps.com.
- If your family is experiencing food insecurities, please visit allfaithsfoodbank.org.
- Traditional public schools in Englewood and North Port will resume school October 17th.
- The Sarasota school calendar is still be discussed. If there are any changes families will be notified.
Hurricane Ian made landfall September 28th as a Category 4 storm, and lots of negative impact. It was tragic for many people. This photo was taken the day after the hurricane, Friday the 30th. The streets were flooded and trees were knocked down in Gran Paradiso in South Venice. PHOTO CREDIT: ALYSON MIZANIN 
A tree was ripped out of the ground in Gran Paradiso in South Venice. PHOTO CREDIT: ALYSON MIZANIN 
On September 29th Ava Lenerz was driving home from West Palm Beach, where her and her family stayed during the hurricane. On their drive home they went past a town with a lot of damage, including broken branches like this one. PHOTO CREDIT: AVA LENERZ
Resources
- Families can still submit a Free & Reduced Meal Application at www.myschoolapps.com. If your family is experiencing food insecurities, please visit allfaithsfoodbank.org.
- Distribution of various free supplies – United Way South County
- 4242 S Tamiami Trail, Venice
- Monday to Friday from 9-4 PM
- 24/7 Information on shelters, meals, charging stations (phones), relief supplies and health services
- Floridadisaster.org from Red Cross
- Tarps, food, water and ice
- San Pedro Church
- 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port
- Hot meals, MRE’S, water and ice.
- Charlotte Sports Complex
- 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte
- Call for the schedule
- Water, tarps, baby supplies, bug spray, snacks, etc.
- Move Mountains
- 950 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte Unit 104, North Port
- Call for the schedule
- Food and water
- Senior Center/Awaken Church
- 4940 Pan American Blvd, North Port
- Housing Advocacy
- Gulf Coast Legal Services
- 4242 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
- Hot meals
- Monday to Friday 11-1 PM
- Sky Academy
- 871 S. River Road, Englewood
- Canned food, baby needs and water
- Castle Air
- 121 N. McCall Road, Englewood
- Monday to Friday 11-22 PM
- Tarps, water, and food
- Tringali Park Recreation Center
- 3460 N. Access Road, Englewood
- Monday to Friday 8-6 PM
- Crisis Cleanup; free debris removal. They will cut up fallen trees, tarp roofs, remove drywall, flooring, and appliances, and provide mold mitigation.
- Englewood Chamber of Commerce
- 601 S Indiana Ave, Englewood
- Office Space
- Englewood Chamber of Commerce
- 601 S Indiana Ave, Englewood
- Insurance Assistance
- Port Charlotte Town Center
- 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
- Monday to Friday 8-6pm
