Wallowa School District Delays Classes Due to Storm Damage

WALLOWA – (Release from the Wallowa School District) “Good afternoon staff, families, and board members. 

I wanted to take a minute and reach out to you this afternoon as we all wade through the aftermath of the storm.  My heart goes out to you all.  The strength of the Wallowa community has been so incredible, as neighbors helped neighbors, and everyone banded together.  Wallowa is Strong!  

If you or your family need assistance, please reach out.  We will do our best to provide support and connect you with needed resources.  Our counseling staff is also available if your child needs support processing the storm and damage.

We have begun receiving questions on the state of school building damage and what this means for the start of school. At this time, like most of the community, we are in triage mode; cleaning up, working to prevent further damage, and assessing damage and repair needs. At last night’s board meeting, the board voted to delay the start of school to August 29th to support the cleanup efforts.

We would like to invite you and your family to an open house on August 26th from noon to 2:00.  We will have hotdogs, chips, and lemonade.  You and your child can visit classrooms, meet teachers and staff, including our many new staff members!  We look forward to seeing you!

In addition, we will have backpacks and items available for your child.  We know the loss due to the storm is extensive.  If your child needs clothes, shoes, bedding/blankets, etc., please call the office at 541-886-2061 with sizes and we will have things available at the open house. 

Again, please know we are here to support you in anyway.  We look forward to a great school year.  See you soon!”

Dr. Jones, Superintendent

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