School’s still out for some Tampa Bay students. Thanks Helene.

MADEIRA BEACH — When Pinellas County students return to school Monday, children from two schools swamped by Hurricane Helene won’t be joining them.

“Two of our schools suffered severe damages,” schools superintendent Kevin Hendrick said Sunday during a news briefing outside Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8. “Both schools will take months to repair.”

Children attending Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 and Gulf Beaches Elementary, both of which sit right on the coastline, will have Monday and Tuesday off while their school leaders prepare alternate plans for their classes.

Students at one Pasco County school — West Pasco Education Academy in Hudson — also won’t be...