BEAUMONT, Texas — Students and staff at Bob Hope School Beaumont will have an even longer holiday weekend after a Thursday evening car accident caused a water issue at the campus.
The school announced Thursday night that the campus will be closed Friday, Sept. 3, due to an auto accident that affected the school's main water line.
It happened after school hours when students and staff were not on campus. The school said no one was hurt.
“Please know that the City of Beaumont Utility Services crew is onsite and will be working through the night and morning to get our water back up and running," the school's statement says in part.
As of Thursday night, students and staff will return to campus and resume normal operations Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.
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Good evening BHS Beaumont families.
Due to an unfortunate auto accident that affected our water main, our campus will be closed tomorrow, September 3rd. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for you and your family. This accident occurred after hours and there were no injuries, no students or staff were on campus at this time. Please know that the City of Beaumont Utility Services Crew is on site and will be working through the night and morning to get our water back up and running. At this time we are still returning to normal campus activities and instruction after our Labor Day Holiday Monday. Returning to campus Tuesday, September 7th.
Thank you for you understanding and patience.
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