Water Woes Force School Closures in Blanchard Area
Water woes in the Blanchard area. In fact, residents of Oil City have been without water for a few days. Some residents of Blanchard also don't have water.
Because of the water struggles, schools around Blanchard are closed again today.
Blanchard Elementary, Donnie Bickham Middle, Mooringsport Elementary, Herndon Magnet, and Northwood High School will remain closed on Tuesday.
Crews in Blanchard have been working around the clock to get full water service restored.
But water pressure at these schools is too low to open the schools.
District spokeswoman Mary Nash-Wood says students won't be on the campus but they will have learning opportunities available.
- Zearn for math
- Lexia for reading
High school students at Northwood are urged to log in to Canvas to review any announcements or guidance from their teachers.
If water service is not restored and school closures are required again on Wednesday, teachers will share learning activities through each school’s normal communication channels. Teachers will prepare lessons on Tuesday for possible release on Wednesday.
Once schools reopen, campuses will provide tutoring and or intervention opportunities to support students as needed.
Nash-Wood says "the district appreciates the continued patience and partnership of families and the community as these utility issues are resolved."