Story Updated at 10:36 a.m. on Friday, August 18th:
The Marana High School Football program put a request out for volunteers on its Facebook page Friday to help fix the damage caused to the football field.
The post said the turf was in the process of being redone and that Thursday's storm caused "immense damage."
They requested that volunteers come out to rally together and help at 3 p.m.
Story Updated at 6:36 a.m. on Friday, August 18th:
The Marana Unified School District is informing students and parents in the district that due to conditions, many bus routes in the Picture Rocks area will either be extremely delayed or canceled altogether.
The impacted bus routes are as follows: 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 613 and 621.
MUSD notes that even though classes are canceled for Marana High School students, many of these bus routes also drop off at other schools in the district.
Original Story:
Marana High School and Tiger Cub Learning Center students will have no classes on August 18 due to campus damage and limited access to utilities.
The administration is coordinating with the local electric company to restore power and assess the situation.
Staff members are to report to campus as usual, with email updates provided by 7:30 a.m. for further information.
The school prioritizes safety and communication as they address the challenges posed by the disruptions.
Stay tuned for more updates on the school's official website.
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