Due to a mechanical issue (well pump) in the school building, the DAMASCUS AREA SCHOOL will operate on a Flexible Instruction Day (FID – virtual learning) on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Damascus students should not report to school on this day. Instead, they will complete their instructional activities and assignments from home via remote learning. It is anticipated that the mechanical issue will be resolved and school will resume normal procedures on Tuesday - February 17, 2026, following the holiday weekend.
This communication DOES NOT impact any other Wayne Highlands school. All schools, other than Damascus, will operate normally (to include transportation), on Friday - February 13, 2026.
Successful Year for HHS Holiday Lights
Members of the Honesdale High School Holiday Lights program recently presented donations to four community organizations.
This year’s recipients included the VFW Post 531 located in Honesdale, the American Legion Post 254 located in Honesdale, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 114 located in Honesdale, and the Human Resources Center. “It was another great year for the Holiday Light Show. Community support for our show gets better every year and this year was no different. It’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit,” said advisor Shawn Garing. “We put on the light show for the community and we feel it’s important for the donations to go right back to local organizations in the community.” Work has already begun on next year’s light show and is sure to bring joy to the holiday season.
