Due to heavy rains and increased flooding, several schools in the San Juan School District will transition to at-home learning on Friday, Oct. 23. The move affects multiple elementary and high schools across the district.
The schools scheduled to extend at-home learning through Oct. 23 include Bluff Elementary School, Montezuma Creek Elementary School, Whitehorse High School, Monument Valley High School, Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai Elementary School, and Navajo Mountain High School. School and district leadership stated they are continually monitoring the weather conditions.
In a notice regarding school closures, Principal Monique McDermott noted that Bluff Elementary School was closed on Thursday, Oct. 22, due to inclement weather. McDermott requested that parents and guardians continue sending pictures of their roads to assist in making accurate decisions regarding school operations.
For students attending schools in Monticello or Blanding, families may contact their respective schools to excuse absences if they feel nervous about the extreme weather. The district advises stakeholders to check email and Thrillshare notifications to stay current on updates.
District officials will continue to monitor the weather as the situation develops.
