Planning is now underway to accommodate Amy Woodland Elementary School students for the upcoming school year following the June 30 fire at the Cranbrook institution.

School Principal Scott Holt outlined in a letter/social media post to school parents and guardians the plans being put into place for students.

“The building is currently undergoing various inspections to assess the damage. However, given the extent of the damage and current trade shortages, we do not anticipate that Amy Woodland Elementary School will be operational during the 2024/25 school year,” Holt said.

“In an effort to keep our students together, classroom lists and student cohorts for the next academic year have been carefully organized by our staff. Plans are being implemented to relocate these classroom cohorts, comprising students, teachers, and support staff, to learning spaces in other schools in Cranbrook.

“This will include bussing options as multiple sites will need to be utilized,” Holt said.

“Once the relocation plan is finalized, parents will be informed of the school their child will be attending come September.”

Cranbrook RCMP is currently investigating the suspicious fire and reports suspects have been identified.

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