TROPICAL STORM NICOLE
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 – 2 p.m.
At this time, all ECS Head Start/Early Head Start locations, One Stops, and Administrative buildings in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Duval, Clay, Gilchrist, Lake, Nassau, Marion, St John’s, and Putnam counties will be closed Thursday, November 10.
Please note that both Skylark Administrative building in Marion County and the Central Headquarters in Duval County will be closed on November 10.
All ECS locations are closed on Friday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 – 10 a.m.
ECS facility closure decisions are guided by the school districts in each county. At this time, all ECS Head Start/Early Head Start locations, One Stops, and Administrative buildings in Alachua County, Clay County, Lake County, Marion County, St John’s County, and Putnam County will be closed Thursday, November 10. All ECS locations are closed on Friday, November 11 in recognition of Veteran’s Day. Stay tuned for additional updates.
Friday, September 30, 2022 – 2:30 p.m.
We are happy to report that all of our locations across the region will be back open on Monday, October 3. This is the final update for Hurricane Ian related communications.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – 3 p.m.
Dear ECS family,
ECS facility initial closure decisions are generally guided by the school districts in each county.
All One Stops, Head Start, and Early Head Start facilities will be closed the following days based on the county:
| County | Closure |
| Citrus | Wednesday – Friday |
| Levy | Wednesday – Friday |
| Marion | Wednesday – Friday |
| Gilchrist | Wednesday – Friday |
| Lake | Wednesday – Friday |
| Alachua | Wednesday – Friday |
| Baker | Wednesday – Friday |
| Bradford | Wednesday – Friday |
| Clay | Wednesday – Friday |
| Putnam | Wednesday – Friday |
| St Johns | Wednesday – Friday |
| Nassau | Wednesday – Friday |
| Duval | Wednesday 12 pm release, Thursday, & Friday |
Additionally,
- Skylark Administrative building will be closed Wednesday- Friday.
- ECS Headquarters will close Thursday and Friday and the office will close at 12 noon on Wednesday.
- Good Shepherd will be closed Thursday and Friday with an early release at 12 noon on Wednesday.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – 11 a.m.
Dear ECS family,
ECS facility initial closure decisions are generally guided by the school districts in each county.
In addition to the closures announced yesterday, all ECS Head Start/Early Head Start locations in Alachua County, Bradford County, and Gilchrist County will be closed Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30.
The one-stop centers in Putnam County, Bradford County, and Baker County will be closed Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30.
Monday, September 26, 2022
Dear ECS family,
ECS facility closure decisions are guided by the school districts in each county.
At this time, all ECS Head Start/Early Head Start locations in Citrus County, Levy County, Marion County, and Gilchrist County will be closed Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29.
Lake County Head Start/Early Head Start Centers will be closed Wednesday, September 28, Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30.
Sunday, September 25. 2022
Dear ECS Family,
TS Ian formed in the Caribbean over the weekend. It is expected to become a hurricane later today or tonight. Ian is expected to be a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico during the middle of the week. Presently, the models show the possibility of our service areas being impacted late in the week.
Please take a moment to ensure you and your family are prepared for this hurricane season https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/prepare-yourself/current-hazards/hurricane-info.html.
ECS will continue to keep you fully updated as we monitor TS Ian, and as more information becomes available.