Ririe School District closes for boiler repair

UPDATE: March 19: RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI) - Ririe School District Superintendent Jeffrey Gee said Ririe Junior-Senior HIgh School will close on Thursday, March 20, as well.

He said the decision is intended to assistant parents and staff who need to care for their elementary-aged students at home.

Ririe Elementary is closed for today and tomorrow because of boiler repairs.

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI)—Ririe Elementary School will be closed for two days on Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20, to allow maintenance crews time to repair the school's heater boiler.

Superintendent Jeffrey Gee sent a note to parents saying the maintenance team identified an issue requiring immediate attention to ensure our building remains safe and comfortable for students and staff.

Spring break is scheduled for next week, which will give crews more time to complete the repairs they said.

Students are expected to return on April 1.