Durham District School Board (DDSB) has announced that two of the three schools that were closed today due to storm-impact, will reopen today. Only one school in Ajax will continue to be closed tomorrow (Thursday, May 26)
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) announced all Clarington KPR schools, including Virtual Schools, are open.
Schools Reopening on Thursday, May 26
The following two schools that were closed on Tuesday and Wednesday will be reopening on Thursday as power has been fully restored and the schools are safe for staff and students.
- Valley View PS (Pickering)
- Uxbridge PS (Uxbridge)
As our community continues to deal with the impacts of this severe storm, we understand that some students may not be able to attend school. Schools will support those students as needed.
One School Remains Closed on Thursday, May 26
The following school will continue to remain closed on Thursday.
- Southwood Park PS (Ajax)
The decision to keep Southwood Park PS closed has been made to protect the health and safety of students, parents/guardians and staff due to the impact of the storm.
DDSB said it is continuing to closely monitor the power situation in the community. Staff have been active on the ground and are also communicating with municipalities and power utilities on impacts to school operations.
“The DDSB is thinking of all those within our community who have been impacted by the storm and would like to thank all those working tirelessly around the clock to restore power. We would also like to thank those who have assisted neighbours during this challenging time,” it added.