Water rushes into elementary school amid severe storm flooding
By Tanner Kahler
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JANESVILLE, Wisconsin (WISN) — Dramatic new video shows water breaching a school cafeteria door and flooding Washington Elementary School in Janesville during severe weather Friday.
Water rose several feet and caused significant damage to several rooms in the school.
In a Facebook post Monday, the School District of Janesville announced Washington Elementary will stay closed for the foreseeable future.
Approximately 400 students were displaced due to the flooding damage.
“There is significant impact on essential service areas including the kitchen, lunchroom, art room, mechanical systems and several classroom spaces,” the post said.
Classes at the school have been canceled for the rest of the week.
“We are thankful to our custodial staff who have been in all of our buildings all weekend, ensuring schools were ready for learning today,” Superintendent Mark Holzman said. “And for all the community’s support, reaching out to help, whether with childcare or in other ways. This community really shows up to support our schools.”
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