Plata Elementary School News Today

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State fire investigators have now determined what likely started the December 1, 2023, fire at La Plata Elementary School.

Three weeks ago, a fire destroyed the front offices at La Plata Elementary and left the rest of the school with major smoke damage.

Three weeks ago, a fire destroyed the front offices at La Plata Elementary and left the rest of the school with major smoke damage.

The outpouring of support for La Plata Elementary School since its fire last Friday has been astounding.

The disaster recovery team in charge of cleaning up the fire-damaged La Plata Elementary School has an overwhelming task on its hands.

After meeting with representatives from the school district's insurance company, the interim superintendent of La Plata R-2 Schools has some good news to share.

La Plata Baptist Church is where approximately 150 students from La Plata Elementary are now attending school until further notice.

La Plata Elementary School needs help recovering from a fire that destroyed their offices and caused smoke damage to the rest of the building on Friday, Dec. 1. A GoFundMe account has been set up for the school after the fire and can be accessed by clicking this link. The fundraiser has a goal of $10,000 and, as of Tuesday, had reached just over $1,350. 

La Plata R-II announced Friday morning that classes will resume Tuesday at La Plata Baptist Church for most elementary students.