Amy Woodland Elementary students will likely be without halls and several classrooms during the 2024/25 school year due to last week’s fire.
In an open letter, Principal Scott Holt said the extent of the damage and a shortage of tradespeople means the closure will likely extend into the school year.
Holt said Southeast Kootenay School District (SD5) is working to keep students together and avoid any educational gaps.
“Classroom lists and student cohorts for the next academic year have been carefully organized by our staff,” said Holt.
“Plans are being implemented to relocate these classroom cohorts, comprising students, teachers, and support staff, to learning spaces in other schools in Cranbrook.”
Bussing options will be available, as multiple sites will be needed.
“Once the relocation plan is finalized, parents will be informed of the school their child will be attending come September,” said Holt.
SD5 is still assessing the damage to see if the building can be salvaged or if a complete rebuild is necessary.
You can find an FAQ sheet from the school district here.
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