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.
Women’s Club presents scholarships
On Thursday evening April 26, the Women’s Club of Honesdale presented their annual scholarships to three outstanding seniors from Honesdale High School.
Each of the students received a $1,000 scholarship to help them pursue their further education plans.
Sarah Keast stated she was planning to attend Fredonia, the State University of New York to study molecular genetics.
Dominick Vender explained his plans to attend Penn State to major in Business.
Madison Palmer will attend Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania to start her path to become a physician specializing in allergies.
Each student had family attending to see them receive their awards and enjoy a reception following the ceremony.
The Women’s Club funds these scholarships each year from the proceeds of their Art and Antique Show held each July at the Honesdale Middle School.
The Club members wish each of these current students as well as all the past recipients good luck in their future education.
Article by The Wayne Independent Writers