Indian River State College cancels classes, events ahead of Hurricane Ian

Colleen Wixon, Treasure Coast Newspapers
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Indian River State College now plans to close its campuses and all operations at 3 p.m. today and remain closed Wednesday because of the threat of Hurricane Ian, college officials said.

All classes, including online classes, and events at the college are canceled. The college will continue to monitor Hurricane Ian to determine when to reopen. Students and staff should check social media and the college website for updates.

The graduating class of Fort Pierce High School gathered in the auditorium on Thursday, March 3, 2022, to hear a special announcement from Dr. Timothy Moore, president of Indian River State College. Moore announced the start of the the IRSC Promise Program, a tuition-free associate degree plan for public and public charter high school graduates across the Treasure Coast beginning with the Class of 2022.

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Treasure Coast school districts are open Tuesday. District officials have said they are monitoring the storm and conditions to determine whether to close schools.

Colleen Wixon is the education reporter for TCPalm.com. Contact her at Colleen.Wixon@TCPalm.com or 772-978-2235.

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