KATY – A power outage at a Katy Independent School District campus sparked a closure Wednesday morning while repairs remain underway.
A notice was sent out to parents of students attending Mayde Creek Elementary informing them of the power outage that occurred overnight due to a damage power pole.
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It’s not clear how the pole was damaged, but the district said workers or repairing the line but there’s no ETA on when power will be restored.
Parents with children that attend the campus, may do the following, according to the district:
- MCE students to remain at home until power is restored. Regular updates regarding the status of power restored to the campus will be sent. Absences from school due to the loss of power are excused.
- Student Bus Riders: No change to a.m. and p.m. route times. Student bus riders will be dropped off at the Mayde Creek High School (MCHS) Performing Arts Center (PAC) and MCE staff on site to welcome students.
- Student Car Riders: Parents may drop off their students at the car rider drop site located at the MCHS front entrance. MCE staff on site to welcome students and relocate MCE students to the MCHS PAC.
- Student Walkers: Students may walk to the MCE campus as scheduled and MCE staff and buses will be on site to transport students to the MCHS Performing Arts Center.
The district said meal services and staff supervision will be provided throughout the day