KISD extending school closure due to lack of water
Source: Killeen ISD
and last updated 2021-02-21 14:28:23-05
KILLEEN, TX â Killeen ISD is extending their closure through Wednesday as a result of not having access to water needed for drinking, restrooms, cooking, and district-wide fire suppression systems.
All campuses will be closed for students Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. In-person and remote learners will not be required to engage during this time.
The district said they are assessing their ability to reopen campuses to students at the earliest on Thursday, February 25, 2021 if water supply allows. We are focusing all efforts on supporting our community, repairing extensive damage to facilities and preparing for reopening once adequate water supplies are re-established, the statement said. The reality of the situation is we do not have enough bottled water to support 30,000+ students and employees coming to campuses every day. We need the community