Upper Arlington Schools have made the unexpected decision to cancel the first day of classes due to significant storm damage that has left several buildings in need of repairs. Heavy rainfall and strong winds caused widespread power outages and structural issues at several schools in the district, prompting administrators to take precautions and prioritize student safety. The cancellation affects thousands of students who were set to return to class on what would have been the first day of the new academic year. As crews work to assess and repair the damage, parents and students are left wondering when school will resume and how the disruption will impact the upcoming semester.


Upper Arlington cancels first day of school after storm damage  The Columbus Dispatch