• November 19, 2025

    Dear Washington Elementary School Community: 
     
    I am writing today to update you on an issue that has impacted our school. As you know, work was done on a damaged ceiling section last Thursday that caused dust to filter into other areas of the school.  
     
    Once the problem was identified on Friday morning, impacted classrooms were not used and the school was cleaned using appropriate techniques and equipment over the weekend. 
     
    There was some concern raised that the dust may contain lead. The School Department worked closely with the City Administration and Department of Public Works to have professional testing conducted. Those tests did not show any concerning levels of lead. 
     
    Be assured, the health and safety of teachers, staff, and students is our top priority at all times. 
     
    Please feel free to contact the school with any questions. 
     
    Sincerely, 
     
     
     
    Jeff Haines
    Principal
    Washington Elementary School
    KL