School start pushed back due to fire

The Sisters School District canceled a staff work day on Tuesday due to poor air quality conditions associated with heavy smoke from the Milli Fire. That means the start of the school year has been pushed back.

Superintendent Curt Scholl reported, "As of today (Tuesday, August 22), the first day for 1st through 9th grade will be Tuesday, August 29. Our 10th through 12th graders will start on August 30.

"Additionally, we are developing a plan for the district around air quality concerns as we anticipate dealing with smoke issues through the duration of this fire."