Several schools will remain closed Tuesday after ice storm wreaks havoc

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Several schools will remain closed on Tuesday due to widespread power outages and debris from the weekend ice storm.

SMCDSB

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board says schools will remain closed Tuesday in Bracebridge, Huntsville, Midland, Penetanguishene, Orillia, Ramara, Elmvale, Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, and St. Noel Chabanel in Wasaga Beach.

However, schools in the south zone, including Bradford, Tottenham, Alliston, and Collingwood will reopen Tuesday to students and staff.

SCDSB

The Simcoe County public school board announced schools in the central and north zones will remain closed on Tuesday. This includes Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, Elmvale, Midland, Penetanguishene, and Orillia.

Additionally, Clearview Meadows Elementary School and Stayner Collegiate Institute will also remain closed Tuesday.

All other public schools will be open to students, along with before and after programs.

TLDSB

Trillium Lakelands District School Board, which encompasses Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Muskoka, posted to social media that schools would remain closed Tuesday due to the ongoing aftermath of the weekend ice storm.

"While some areas of the board are less impacted, many students and staff live or work in severely affected communities," the board noted. "As a result, and to ensure the safety of all, TLDSB has made the decision to keep all schools (including the Virtual Learning Centre) and child care centres within schools closed to students and the public tomorrow, Tuesday."

The board confirmed schools would not shift to online learning.

Georgian College

"Due to the varying impact of the recent storm and related power outages across the region and our campus locations, we have adjusted the status for all day and evening operations at Georgian College on Tuesday," officials noted.

Campuses are closed and in-person classes cancelled in Muskoka and Orillia. Students are encouraged to check Blackboard if able for any course updates and guidance.

The Georgian Drive and downtown Barrie campuses, along with the Career and Employment Community Services on Collier Street will reopen Tuesday for classes.

Additionally, campuses will be open Tuesday in Midland, Orangeville and Edelbrock Centre, Owen Sound, and south Georgian Bay.

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