The surprise announcement a few weeks ago that Port Edward Elementary school might be on the closure list of School District 52 caught more than a few folks by surprise, not the least the folks living in Port Edward.
It was announcement that was made from Prince Rupert, and when school district staff and trustees heard from Port Edwards council and residents the words weren’t ones of support for the cost saving measure.
However, all may not be lost for parents, students, teachers and residents of Port Ed, as senior staff at School District 52 is exploring every option to try and find a role for the school in the School Districts future…
( from the blog a town called podunk, click on the link below to see the entire article atowncalledpodunk.blogspot.com/2 … 9752692549 )-