Russell Reid Public School in Brantford, Ontario, will remain closed for the last day of the elementary school year (Thursday) and Friday (PD Day) following a fire involving a small box fan in a classroom on Tuesday night. The Grand Erie District School Board cited poor air quality as the reason for the closure, prioritizing the safety of students and staff.
Russell Reid Public School in Brantford to remain closed for last day of school
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Russell Reid Public School in Brantford, Ontario, will remain closed for the last day of the elementary school year (Thursday) and Friday (PD Day) following a fire involving a small box fan in a classroom on Tuesday night. The Grand Erie District School Board cited poor air quality as the reason for the closure, prioritizing the safety of students and staff.
- 1 June 24, 2025, 10:30 p.m.: Fire involving a small box fan ignites in a classroom.
- 2 June 25, 2025: School remains closed due to poor air quality.
- 3 June 26, 2025: Grand Erie District School Board announces school will remain closed for Thursday (last day of school) and Friday (PD Day).
- School closure for the last day of the school year and PD Day
- Students unable to attend classes for a final goodbye
What: Russell Reid Public School is closed for the remainder of the school year due to poor air quality caused by a fire.
When: School closed Thursday and Friday (June 26-27, 2025); fire occurred Tuesday (June 24, 2025) at around 10:30 p.m.
Where: Russell Reid Public School, Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
Why: A fire involving a small box fan ignited in a classroom, leading to poor air quality and safety concerns for students and staff.
How: The Grand Erie District School Board made the decision to close the school after the fire and subsequent air quality issues.