Minor flooding resulted in Grade 9 and 10 students at R.E. Mountain Secondary having to learn from home Wednesday.

Students had a delayed start at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday due to flooding in the building, explained Joanne Abshire, 91原创 School District communications manager.

鈥淭he first floor was flooded as a result of a valve issue,鈥� she said. 鈥淒istrict maintenance staff are continuing to investigate the cause. Contractors have been called for repairs and restoration. School administrators are working diligently to ensure all students can attend school for in-person instruction for the remainder of the week.鈥�

ATTENTION: REMSS students please take note of a delayed start at 9:30 am due to flooding in building.

Check school website and email for updates.

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As a result of the impact on classrooms and educational spaces, students in the two grades did their learning online via Microsoft Teams. The Grade 11 and 12 students continued classes in-person.

鈥淭he district and school have been communicating updates with students, staff, and families regarding scheduling changes and will continue to do so moving forward,鈥� Abshire said.

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