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New Horizon School Hit by Second Mold Crisis
4 Aug
Summary
- Mold found again in New Horizon School, damaging supplies.
- Students moved last year; school set to reopen Aug. 24.
- A $15 million renovation project is underway.
Mold has resurfaced at New Horizon School in Beaver County, an institution for special education students. This is the second time in a year that mold has been found, necessitating the discarding of teaching supplies, desks, furniture, and library books.
The school was preparing to reopen on August 24, having moved students to another location last year due to a previous mold outbreak. A $15 million renovation project was already in progress to address the fungus.
Despite ongoing renovation efforts, crews discovered that mold had spread within storage containers. School officials expressed feeling overwhelmed but noted an outpouring of support from the region and beyond.
Schools are pledging to donate furniture and other essential items. A teacher's Amazon wish list highlights the need to start "from scratch" for the upcoming school year. Parents are hopeful for timely reopening, emphasizing the need for donations to replenish supplies.
