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AM Update

Posted Date: 09/01/26 (09:53 AM)


Good morning, Obama Community,


Please see below for a few, quick updates.


Facilities Updates
  • Remediation Progress: The additional remediation of the cafeteria, room 304, and the office area has been completed.

    • The cafeteria’s air quality testing results came back clear, so re-occupancy can begin today. We will provide the official written results as soon as they are available.

    • Testing of the office and room 304 will occur later today.

  • Building Maintenance: Relative humidity monitoring, supplemental dehumidification, and secondary repairs (bathroom/floor moisture fixes, ongoing HVAC maintenance, and window/roof sealing) continue.

    • Humidity readings:

      • 3rd floor: 39-44%

      • 2nd floor: 49-56%

      • 1st floor: 56-61%


Transportation Updates


  • There are no new updates to share. The same transportation schedule will continue through Wednesday, with normal transportation beginning Thursday (see below).

  • Through Wednesday (Pine Camp Routes): Transportation will continue following standard routes for Pine Camp through Wednesday, September 2.

    • Morning pickup for walkers riding to Pine Camp remains at 7:30 am at Obama Elementary.

    • Afternoon buses depart Pine Camp at 2:40 pm, dropping off walkers at Obama at 2:45 pm.

    • Reminder: K–2 parents must accompany their child to the bus stop in the morning and meet them there in the afternoon.

    • Families keeping students at Pine Camp until 5:00 pm remain responsible for arranging their own pickup.

  • Thursday (Obama ES Routes): On Thursday, September 3, transportation will officially revert to normal routes directly to Obama Elementary School.

Thank you for your continued patience, support, and partnership as we complete these final steps. We look forward to seeing our scholars back in the building on Thursday!

With great appreciation, 

Jason