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.
Hannah Burlein Athletic Intent
Honesdale senior Hannah Burlein has announced that she will be continuing her academic and athletic career at the NCAA level. A star swimmer who has earned medals at local, district and state events, Burlein will take her talents to Lafayette College in the fall where she will swim and pursue a pre-med degree. Hannah has also been accepted into the Army ROTC program. Her ultimate goal is to one day be a physician and an officer. She is pictured here with her parents, Steve and Elise. Also shown are (standing, from left): High school principal Chris Pietraszewski, coach Jacob Burlein, Mark Esolen, athletic director Diane Scarfalloto.
Article Courtesy of:
Kevin Edwards
The Wayne Independent