Students of flooded Maryland elementary school will finish semester at Frostburg State
Video shows flooding in Westernport, Md. on May 13, 2025.
WESTERNPORT, Md. (WBOY) — Students at Westernport Elementary School, where around 150 people were rescued during flooding last week, will finish the rest of the school year on Frostburg State University's campus.
The bottom floor of the school flooded during storms on May 13, and crews from Preston County, West Virginia responded to help with the rescue. Although other schools that were impacted by flooding were able to return to class several days later, Westernport Elementary was not among them.
However, on Thursday, Allegany County Public Schools announced that the students are expected to return to in-person class on May 28 at Frostburg State University, which is about 17 miles (24 minutes driving) away. Students will be transported for class at Frostburg until the end of the school year on June 6.
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'The Westernport Elementary School staff and administration has worked extensively to create a plan to help their students finish the 2024-2025 school year together, and on a good note,' the school district said on social media.
The post said that while at Frostburg, Westernport students will have fun activities, field trips and breakfast and lunch provided. Counselors will also be available to help students and families with the change and transportation will be provided, the post said.
'Allegany County Public Schools would like to thank all staff and community members who helped in getting our kids safely back in the classroom.'
Parents can expect more details in the coming days.
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