All schools will be closed today, December 17, 2025. The majority of our school buildings are currently without power, which has left our sites without heat or internal lighting. At many locations, the security shutters cannot be raised without power, further limiting visibility and access to natural light within the classrooms. Given the intensity of the wind and the scale of the outages, we do not expect power to be restored quickly. Additionally, significant debris on the roads and continuing winds make the commute to and from school unsafe. (more…)
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#FridayReads: Find the Rainbows After Rain
Director of instruction for learning services, Michael Scarcella, recommends Rainbows After Rain by Melanie Scarcella ahead of summer break.
Rainbows After Rain by Melanie Scarcella is more than a book—it’s a songbook that radiates positivity and joy. I feel lucky to have witnessed Melanie’s creative journey as she brought this beautiful story and its characters to life. Her vivid imagination and deep connection with young people shine through every page.
The story’s repeated theme of searching for rainbows captures the essence of connection, resilience, and joy. As the characters move from looking outward to discovering the rainbow within themselves, readers are gently reminded of the beauty in dreams, friendship, and self-discovery.
The heartfelt closing lines about feeling love in everyone offer a powerful message of unity and compassion. And best of all—at the back of the book, there’s a QR code that links to a performance of the song, allowing readers to sing along and truly feel the magic.
The author, Melanie Scarcella, is the district’s early learning/literacy helping teacher.
Rainbows After Rain is available in SD42 libraries.
