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Oswego East Reopens After Flooding as District 308 Repairs Storm Damage Across 10 Schools

District leaders blame aging facilities, deferred upkeep for the vulnerabilities revealed by the weekend storms.

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Overview

  • Students return to in-person classes Wednesday at Oswego East after two days of remote learning, with a few areas still closed for restoration.
  • A failed roof drain pipe sent water from upper floors down through the building, and officials say some spaces will need extensive repairs.
  • Restoration crews were deployed to 10 district buildings, including Oswego High School where the main gym sustained water damage that could sideline it for weeks.
  • One section of Long Beach Elementary is unusable and eight additional schools reported minor leaks or water damage, according to district updates.
  • Air-quality testing is being conducted in all impacted buildings to guard against microbial growth, and a lightning strike also disrupted communications during the response.