Mannford Public Schools delaying return to classrooms due to soot, smoke, ash

Mannford Public Schools says they are planning to return to class on Thursday, March 27. They say this is due to the amount of soot, smoke, and ash at several district facilities.

Friday, March 21st 2025, 9:04 pm

By: Katie Alexander

MANNFORD, Okla. -

Mannford Public Schools says they are planning to return to class on Thursday, March 27.

They say this is due to the amount of soot, smoke, and ash at several district facilities. They say they need the time to clean and complete environmental testing to make sure it is removed for safety.

MPS says that outdoor extracurricular events will continue as scheduled.

Katie Alexander

Katie Alexander joined News On 6 in August 2023 as a Web Content Producer. A multi-generation Oklahoman, Katie graduated from the University of Tulsa in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies.