PERRYVILLE, MO (Show Me Live) — The Perry County School District 32 experienced extensive damage from the storm that moved through the area during the overnight hours of March 14-15.
After the first walk-through of campus on Saturday, school officials state that it appears the most severe structural damage occurred to Perryville High School, the Old Senior High School, and the building that houses our maintenance and IT departments. Every building on campus sustained roof damage. The district’s fleet of buses, transportation shed, and the Career Center appear to be relatively unscathed.
“We do not yet know the full extent of the damage, so the campus will remain closed until further notice. Only authorized disaster-response personnel, emergency responders, and contractors will be allowed to enter our parking areas and buildings,” the district writes on social media.
District administrators, led by Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones and Assistant Superintendent Craig Hayden, are currently working to determine the next steps for our schools. The district will provide further updates as they become available.
Perryville was one of several areas hit hard by the storms. Van Buren, Arnold, Poplar Bluff, Rolla, and others were among the cities hit the hardest, upon initial reports.
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