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.
Abby Panza Athletic Intent
Abby Panza has announced that she will be continuing her academic and athletic career at the NCAA level. A senior at Honesdale High School, Abby has become the very first Hornet to receive an equestrian scholarship to attend college. She’ll be matriculating at Long Island University/Post this fall. She has been training for 11 years under Kim Gumble and competing at events all over the Mid-Atlantic region. Abby is pictured here signing a National Letter of Intent with her parents, Dominic and Denise Panza. Also on hand were High school Principal Chris Pietraszewski and Athletic Director Diane Scarfalloto.
Article Courtesy of:
Kevin Edwards
The Wayne Independent