No school Monday, Oct. 19 for Guam Department of Education students as education officials will use the time to assess facility damage from Typhoon Champi. The department also noted that six schools are being utilized as Emergency Evacuation Centers.
"Shelterees at these sites will remains in place and continue to receive support. The school closure will not affect shelter operations," GDOE said on Sunday.
The six EECs are Astumbo Elementary, Machananao Elem., Maria Ulloa Elem., Inarajan Elem., George Washington High School and Talofo'fo Elementary school.
Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools is also postponed until further notice.
"GDOE will announce new dates once schools reopen and normal operations resume," education officials said.
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