(La Porte, IN) - School kids in La Porte did not go back to class this week, as planned, due to the extensive storm damage. The decision to start school on Monday, August 17 has now been pushed back another day.

 

La Porte public schools will begin Wednesday, August 19. Monday and Tuesday will be preparation days for staff.

 

School leaders said, as of Friday morning, six of the district’s school buildings and its transportation center were still without power. Even once all buildings come back online, they explained, food has to be moved back into schools, technology has to be tested and repaired, bus routes need to be adjusted for current road conditions, and building air systems have to be reset.

 

Open House hours on Tuesday, August 18 at La Porte Middle School, La Porte High School, and La Porte Alternative Education/Unity are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families and students from these schools, whose open house events were canceled last week, are welcome to come pick up schedules, walk the halls, and get comfortable before school starts.

 

In a statement to the community, school leaders expressed their commitment to starting off the year in the best way possible:

 

“Our goal is to have the first day of school at every building on the same day. This community cares about starting the school year together and celebrating it together, and we hope moving to Wednesday makes that possible. We will continue to assess our buildings every day and will let you know as soon as possible if anything needs to change.”

 

Because cell service and internet remain unreliable, they say to check ParentSquare or email, if possible, for Dr. Wood's full message, and share what you know with neighbors who may still be cut off.