Due to a mechanical issue (well pump) in the school building, the DAMASCUS AREA SCHOOL will operate on a Flexible Instruction Day (FID – virtual learning) on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Damascus students should not report to school on this day. Instead, they will complete their instructional activities and assignments from home via remote learning. It is anticipated that the mechanical issue will be resolved and school will resume normal procedures on Tuesday - February 17, 2026, following the holiday weekend.
This communication DOES NOT impact any other Wayne Highlands school. All schools, other than Damascus, will operate normally (to include transportation), on Friday - February 13, 2026.
Important Information School Safety
During the day today (September 12, 2024) we heard that multiple nationwide messages have been circulating on social media threatening violence against schools (NOT specifically Wayne Highlands schools). Some of the threats have specific schools or locations listed, while others are more generic. This evening we were made aware that this information is being shared on social media by our own students. As a result, concerns were expressed to district officials. In coordination with the Pennsylvania State Police, posts have been investigated and it has been determined that there are currently no known credible threats to Wayne Highland School District. The district and the WHSD Police will stay vigilant and continue to collaborate with the Pennsylvania State Police to stay on top of this.
Anyone receiving such messages on social media should report it immediately to the proper authorities in their area or in an emergency call 911.
Thank you
Gregory Frigoletto
Superintendent of Schools