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The first month of classes has been anything but ordinary for Arrowhead Middle School students in Kansas City, Kansas.
After weeks of learning in temporary spaces, students finally returned to their permanent classrooms on Monday morning. This marks the third building change in just four weeks.
Cause of the Relocation
On August 18, a fire broke out in the school’s boiler room, creating significant smoke damage. The incident rendered the main building unsafe, prompting the district to find alternative locations.
Initially, students were relocated to Homefield KC for a week to keep learning uninterrupted.
A Series of Moves
The temporary solution at Homefield KC didn’t last long. Because of a pre-scheduled project at the facility, the district had to move students again—this time to Kansas City Kansas Community College.
For several weeks, classes took place inside the performing arts building on campus, allowing students to continue their lessons in a stable environment while repairs were underway at Arrowhead.
Back to Permanent Classrooms
Now, after weeks of adjustments, both students and teachers are back at Arrowhead Middle School. To help ease the transition, there was no school last Friday, giving staff the chance to prepare classrooms and organize for the return.
The administration also released updated drop-off and pick-up procedures along with bell schedules to ensure families were informed.
Message from the Principal
The school principal shared gratitude with families for their resilience and support throughout the disruptions:
“Thank you for your encouragement and support throughout this situation. We truly appreciate your partnership.”
This message highlighted the vital role of family cooperation in keeping the school community strong during the challenging start to the year.
The start of the academic year at Arrowhead Middle School has been marked by challenges, but the community’s adaptability and teamwork ensured students could keep learning despite multiple relocations.
Now that classes have resumed in their permanent building, both staff and families can focus on restoring normalcy and stability for students.