Local students at Anderson High School face an extended disruption to their education as the Forest Hills School District has determined that the doors will remain shut for at least the end of this week. An electrical malfunction, which began last Thursday due to a burst fire sprinkler head amid freezing temperatures, has left the school without power and prompted class cancellation.
While Anderson High School's closure has thrown a wrench in the school's routine, other schools within the district have been unaffected and are operating on their normal schedules. The district has been working diligently to resolve the issue, which has now stretched into a second week, causing students to miss multiple days of in-person instruction. As reported by The Cincinnati Enquirer, a recent statement from Superintendent Larry Hook clarified that "Although we regret that multiple days of instruction have been lost due to these challenges, there are no planned changes to the academic calendar for Anderson High School at this time."
In the meantime, the school's teachers are trying to bridge the gap by providing optional assignments online and remaining available for online office hours to support students, as shared in a district announcement. Students are encouraged to use these resources to keep up with their studies during the closure. However, construction and repairs at the school have been hampered by the delayed availability of inspections necessary to safely power up the school, which are now scheduled for Friday. This news comes from a district post, as detailed in an article on WLWT.com.
All afterschool activities have been canceled due to the closure, although some may proceed if alternate plans have been arranged. Despite the setbacks, the district remains hopeful that a timely resolution is at hand. "Our maintenance team and outside electrical contractors have been making significant progress each day," the district shared in a Facebook post reported by FOX19. Nonetheless, once all repairs and installations are completed, inspections will still be necessary to restore power and ensure the facility's safe operation. More information on the progress of these repairs is expected to be made available by the district in the coming days.
