News Release

October 27, 2004

Power Outage Closes Three Northwest Denver High Schools Today

Three high schools in northwest Denver dismissed classes this morning for the remainder of the day due to a power outage in the area:

Electricity and telephone service to the three high schools and also to Valdez Elementary School, 2525 W. 29th Ave., 303-433-2581, was expected to be restored today at noon but instead was restored at approximately 10:30 a.m. Classes will continue through the remainder of the day at Valdez Elementary School.

Transportation:
If high school students ride a DPS yellow bus to school, buses returned students home early today. Special needs students who ride DPS yellow buses will not be returned home until parents/guardians have been notified.

For updates, access the DPS website at www.dpsk12.org or call the DPS Communications Office at 720-423-3414.

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