Power outage cancels first day of classes at Florida high school: officials

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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - The first day of school has been canceled at Eau Gallie High School in Brevard County due to a power outage, the school district announced Thursday morning. All after-school activities planned for Thursday were also canceled.

Brevard Public Schools (BPS) said it decided to cancel classes because crews with Florida Power & Light estimate the power may not be restored until early Thursday afternoon.

"With that in mind, we have decided to cancel school for the day," BPS said in a Facebook post. "Staff is on campus and will assist any students who need help to return to their home."

Classes are expected to resume as normal on Friday.