Storm Impact Update for Tues., April 1, 2025

Ongoing issues from yesterday’s storm (Sunday, March 30, 2025) still persist, having an impact across our area and school district, and also resulted in P-H-M Administration calling for an eLearning today, Monday, March 31st. Tens of thousands of households and businesses are still without power, and numerous travel hazards remain throughout the district and are actively being addressed. 

Northpoint and Mary Frank Elementary Schools are still without power, and Indiana Michigan Power (AEP) has indicated that restoration efforts in that area could last through late tomorrow evening, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Right now, P-H-M plans to open all schools tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with the possible exception of Mary Frank and Northpoint Elementary. 

We will continue monitoring power restoration efforts and will directly communicate with impacted families if Mary Frank and Northpoint Elementary Schools must remain closed and have an eLearning for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Any announcement of a decision to call an eLearning day would be made by 6:00 am on April 1, 2025.

As a reminder, P-H-M spans 135 square miles, covering Penn, Harris, and Madison townships, which receive service from Indiana Michigan Power (AEP), Mishawaka Utilities, and NIPSCO. 

Meanwhile, P-H-M Transportation and Safety and Security Administrators are actively evaluating road conditions and coordinating with St. Joseph County officials to monitor closures and hazards. If you are aware of conditions that may prevent bus service to your home or neighborhood or have concerns about your child’s safe travel to school tomorrow, you have the following options:

• Transport your child to school yourself, or
• Keep your child home—this will be considered an excused absence, though your child will be responsible for making up any missed work.

P-H-M will allow groups and sponsors to proceed with voluntary, previously planned events and activities this evening, with the exception of Mary Frank and Northpoint Elementary. Participation at P-H-M’s other 13 schools is optional and at the discretion of the organizers.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work through these challenges. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.