Houston ISD Students Injured in Storm, Over 100 Campuses Without Power

Storms in Houston Cause Damage to Schools and Power Outages

Introduction:
Severe storms in Houston have caused damage to several schools and left more than 100 campuses without power. Two students from Westside High School were injured when their bus was impacted during the storm, but they are now at home and recovering. The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is working to assess and repair the damage in order to have students and teachers back for class on Monday.

Extent of Damage and Power Outages:
The storms caused wind and tree damage to dozens of campuses across the district. However, a handful of schools, including Robinson, Paige, Sinclair, and Pugh Elementary schools, sustained more extensive damage. Superintendent Mike Miles visited these schools to evaluate the extent of the damage and establish a plan for their school operations next week. As of now, power has not been restored to 136 campuses that lost power during the storm, and the district is unsure when it will be restored.

Efforts to Restore Power and Repair Damages:
Crews from HISD have been working tirelessly throughout the night to assess and repair the damage caused by the storms. They are making efforts to restore power to all campuses as soon as possible. However, due to the extent of the damage, it is possible that students who attend schools with more extensive damage may have to go to an alternative location while work is being done when classes resume.

Impact on School Operations:
In light of the damage and power outages, HISD made the decision to cancel classes on Friday and postpone its Educators of the Year event. The district hopes to have students and teachers back for class on Monday, but this may not be possible for schools with more extensive damage. Alternative arrangements will be made for these students until repairs are completed.

Conclusion:
The severe storms in Houston have had a significant impact on the Houston Independent School District. While two students were injured, they are now recovering at home. The district is working diligently to assess and repair the damage caused by the storms. Power has not been restored to 136 campuses, and it is uncertain when it will be. HISD is hopeful that students and teachers can return to class on Monday, but arrangements will be made for schools with more extensive damage. The district’s priority is the safety and well-being of its students and staff, and they are doing everything possible to ensure a smooth transition back to normal school operations.