Rolla Schools tentatively will return to classrooms on March 31 following a Friday night tornado, officials said.
Here is a statement released by the school district:
Dear Rolla 31 Families,
Thank you for your patience as we work quickly to determine the best course of action. Given the extensive damage to some of our buildings and facility services, there will be no classes this week. (Read the damage report at rolla31.org). These days are not expected to impact our calendar. Spring break will still be held as scheduled. Here are a few things you need to know as we prepare for students to tentatively return on March 31:
- Some students will be relocated from their current classrooms when they return as we work to repair the buildings. We will keep you informed as we finalize these changes and how they will impact each child.
- Once power is restored to all buildings it will take time to determine affected services (gas, internet, phones, food, etc.).
- Parent-teacher conferences will be reformatted or rescheduled. Your building principal will communicate those changes.
- Coaches and sponsors will be reaching out regarding activities and practices that were scheduled for this week and next week.
Thank you again to all who have reached out to offer your services. We will share opportunities for volunteers in the coming days. Once the damage assessment is complete and insurance requirements are met, we will need many hands to ready our schools for students. Our goal is to return all students to school as soon as possible.
If you or a Rolla Public Schools family you know has been displaced from their home during a storm, please email agrisham@rolla31.org and we will work to connect you with resources.
Thank you all for your support and your efforts as we work to reopen our schools. Thank you to all our first responders, law enforcement partners, linemen, and all working behind the scenes to keep everyone safe. We will continue to be helpers and look for helpers in the coming days and weeks.
Stay safe,
Dr. Kyle Dare
R31 Superintendent
