Manitou Springs families grapple with water restrictions
Mackenzie Stafford
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Manitou Springs School District 14 (MSSD) sent KRDO13 a statement that schools will be open on Wednesday.
Here’s a statement sent to Manitou Springs School District 14 families and staff:
Dear Manitou Springs School District 14 Families and Staff,
I want to share a timely and positive update with you all.
I just had a conversation with Denise Howell, City Manager for Manitou Springs. She informed me that the city has made progress in treating the water supply. Today was a critical day in that process, and I’m pleased to report encouraging developments.
As a result, I am pleased to announce that schools will be in session as scheduled on Wednesday, May 14th.
Please be on the lookout for additional communication from your school regarding any scheduled activities, as well as updates on events that were originally planned for today.
Importantly, Senior Breakfast will take place at the high school as planned tomorrow morning. We’re looking forward to celebrating this special moment with our graduating seniors.
Thank you all for your continued patience, flexibility, and support.
Sean Dorsey, Manitou Springs School District 14 Superintendent
On Tuesday, neighbors are finding ways to keep cool and stay hydrated amid the water emergency; some businesses voluntarily shut their doors or cut their time short. Many kids took advantage of the time out of school, splashing in the water or stocking up on water with family.
KRDO13 spoke to students who were saddened that school was out, since they have a big choir concert planned for Wednesday.
“I really hope we get to go to school tomorrow, because otherwise our concert is going to be canceled,” explained Sophia, a 6th grader.
While Sophia may not have been able to get her extra singing practice in, she did get to learn a new lesson about water conservation.
“I don’t like not being able to shower,” shared Sophia.
But her family stocked up on gallons of water, and she says they’ll be taking “speed showers.”
Water restrictions for the entire city are expected to stay in place through the rest of the week.
Editor’s Note: A previously published version of this article described that schools would be closed on Wednesday, however, it has been brought to our attention that this was incorrect. MSSD has since informed the public school will be in session on Wednesday.