School District Announcement

Greenwood Pines Elementary Closed Tuesday Due to Power Outage

School District Announcement

Greenwood Pines Elementary School in the Rockwood School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, due to a significant power outage.

Widespread Power Outages

The power outage is affecting a wide area, with more than 150,000 customers in Ontario without power as of Tuesday morning. The powerful storm that tore through the region on Monday has caused widespread damage to power lines and other infrastructure.

School Closures

Several school districts have been forced to cancel classes as a result of the power outages. In Denver, three schools will be closed on Tuesday:

• Greenwood Pines Elementary School
• Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
• McMeen Elementary School

Other school districts that have announced closures include:

• Rockwood School District
• Jefferson County Public Schools
• Adams County School District 12

Parents are advised to check with their local school district for the latest information on closures.

Power Restoration Timeline

Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible, but it is unclear when power will be fully restored. Customers are advised to prepare for the possibility of extended outages.