UPDATE: Obsidian Middle School in Redmond cancels classes due to no power, smoke in the building
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Redmond School District has announced classes have been cancelled for today, December 17th.
Read the full message from the district below:
"School at Obsidian Middle School is canceled today due to an ongoing power outage in the building. The issue is related to an electrical problem. The fire department has cleared the site, and a Pacific Power crew is currently addressing the issue.
Obsidian students who are currently at M.A. Lynch Elementary may be picked up for the day. Families may pick up students at Lynch at the gym door on the south side of the building, next to the field. Staff will be on site to support students.
If you are unable to pick up your student, staff will remain available to care for students. Students will be bussed home at the normal dismissal time from Lynch. We will continue to update families on the condition of the building and whether school will be in session tomorrow."
Original report:
According to the Redmond School District, Obsidian Middle School is operating on a 2-hour delay as the school currently has no power and smoke is present inside of the building.
A cancellation is still possible and more updates are expected to follow the announcement, according to the Redmond School District.
Read the entire message from the school district below:
"Hello,
There is currently no power and smoke in the building at Obsidian Middle School. As a result, school will operate on a 2-hour delay today.
Students who are currently on buses will be transported to Lynch Elementary School. Families may pick up students at Lynch at the gym door on the south side of the building, next to the field. Staff will be on site to support students.
Please note that a cancellation is still possible. We will share another update as soon as more information is available.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
This is just for Obsidian Middle School.
Redmond School District"
