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.
School Safety - Important Message
The following information is being shared in an attempt to spread awareness of social media posts that are circulating across the nation. Please know, these social media posts warn of threats but are not specific to Pennsylvania and do not contain specific threats, schools, actors, or locations. There are currently no known credible threats to schools in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have made PA school districts aware of numerous messages circulating on social media, primarily TikTok, regarding threats of school violence in schools across the nation for tomorrow, December 17.
Again, these threats are not specific to Pennsylvania and do not contain specific threats, schools, actors, or locations.
Wayne Highlands School District maintains school safety as a top priority. The District will remain vigilant in our efforts to maintain a safe learning environment.
Students, staff and families in our school community are reminded to be aware of and report any suspicious activity or threats. Always remember, see/hear something...say something.