Dixon Elementary School still not in session after building was damaged by storm

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Dixon Elementary School in Pulaski County will not be in session again on Thursday as the school district is still dealing with storm damage.

The Dixon R-1 School District announced on its social media that class would not be in session again for elementary students. The middle and high schools will be in session.

A statement shared with families says that the elementary school sustained “significant damage” from storms on Monday evening.

“The high winds caused heavy damage to the roof and walls in the 4th and 5th Grade hallway, and several classrooms in that wing sustained significant damage to their ceilings. Given the extent of the damage, our insurance provider is completing a thorough review of the facility to ensure the building is safe before we return to in-person learning on this campus,” the letter says.

Another letter on Wednesday says the building tested negative for all environmental contaminants.

“This result means we are beginning clean-up and mobilization of impacted classrooms with all haste. We know the closure of this building is an inconvenience to our school community, but our staff is working diligently to prepare the building for a return to in-person learning,” the letter states.

The middle and high schools were not damaged.