Ernest Ward Phones Out, Other Systems Damaged After Lightning Storm

September 5, 2013

Ernest Ward Middle School’s phone system is still down today, following a lightning storm Tuesday afternoon that left damage in a portion of the Walnut Hill campus.

In addition to the phone system problems, the lightning storm  left the administration building without air conditioning, new roof leaks and damage to several computer systems. Principal Nancy Perry said a couple of trees on the campus were also splintered during the electrical storm.

Comments

4 Responses to “Ernest Ward Phones Out, Other Systems Damaged After Lightning Storm”

  1. Student on September 5th, 2013 8:02 pm

    It knocked the power out but I did not know that the lightning messed with the phones!

  2. smitty on September 5th, 2013 7:09 pm

    its working now after extensive parts and software replacement.

  3. a parent on September 5th, 2013 9:54 am

    Hang in there Ms Perry
    & staff nothing can stop u! U are a great school even under pressure!!! Go Eagles!!!!

  4. David Huie Green on September 5th, 2013 8:37 am

    Lightning IS impressive

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