On Friday evening, Oct. 30, a fire occurred at Cass Career Center. Thankfully, no students or staff were inside the building at the time. Since then, our district has been working diligently to coordinate temporary classroom arrangements, adjust transportation, and ensure CCC students can continue their education.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. While the fire damage was primarily in the agriculture area, the entire building was affected by smoke. Extensive cleaning and remediation will be needed, and we do not yet have a timeline for when students and staff can return.
In the meantime, CCC students are continuing their education at temporary locations. Our priority remains providing students with the instruction and opportunities needed to complete their programs and earn their certifications.
A huge thank-you to Harrisonville United Methodist Church, the Harrisonville Community Center, Country Creek Golf Course, and the many other local businesses and organizations helping provide learning spaces and support. We are also grateful to our staff across the district who have stepped up to help! As we continue to identify additional needs for our CCC students and staff, we may reach out to our community for further support.
Thank you to our entire #WildcatFamily for your patience, flexibility, and support as we work to keep our students learning and move forward together.
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