Astronaut High School in Titusville will close Monday due to a power outage, according to Brevard Public Schools officials. The school is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, September 1, after Florida Power and Light notified the district that power would not be restored in time for Monday morning.
The closure affects all students and staff, with no specific details provided on alternative learning arrangements. School officials said updates would be shared with families on Monday. The power outage has disrupted the start of the school week, which was originally set for Monday.
Florida Power and Light confirmed the delay in restoring electricity to the area, though no further details about the cause or expected restoration timeline were given. Brevard Public Schools did not specify whether other schools in the district are experiencing similar issues.
Parents and students were urged to check the district's website for updates. The school's closure highlights the impact of infrastructure challenges on daily operations in Brevard County. No alternative plans for meals or remote learning were mentioned in the initial announcement.