Three Rivers Schools Closed After Storm Damage

Superintendent says transportation building lost roof, several vehicles damaged

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Three Rivers Community Schools in Michigan announced they will be closed on Monday due to significant storm damage in the area, including damage to the district's transportation building which lost its garage roof and had several vehicles, including buses, damaged in the parking lot. The superintendent thanked students for their bravery in taking shelter during the storms on Friday night.

Why it matters

The storm damage has disrupted normal school operations, requiring the district to close for a day to assess and clean up the damage. This highlights the impact severe weather can have on critical community infrastructure like schools.

The details

According to the superintendent, the biggest damage was to the transportation building, which lost its garage roof. Several vehicles, including buses, were also damaged in the parking lot. While the instructional buildings were safe, the administration, maintenance, and storage areas also sustained some damage. The superintendent praised the quick thinking of staff in diverting students to the nearest school buildings to take shelter during the storms on Friday.

  • The storms hit on Friday, March 6, 2026, during the afternoon school dismissal.
  • Three Rivers Community Schools announced the closure on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Nikki Nash

Superintendent of Three Rivers Community Schools.

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What they’re saying

“Our drivers and staff acted immediately to divert students to the nearest school buildings to take shelter. I want to thank our students for their bravery, our staff for their quick thinking, and you — our families — for your patience and cooperation as we worked to ensure every child was out of harm's way.”

— Nikki Nash, Superintendent (Three Rivers Community Schools Facebook page)

What’s next

The superintendent said the cleanup process will take days and even weeks, but the district is working to ensure the schools remain a safe place for the school community.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and quick action by school staff to protect students during severe weather events. It also underscores the challenges communities face in recovering from storm damage to critical infrastructure like school facilities.