Cardinal Elementary School was struck by lightning Aug. 26, causing a small roof fire and water damage to the second floor. Superintendent Jason Kamras, along with Richmond School Board representative Shavonda Dixon Fernandez and RPS Chief Operating Officer Dana Fox inspected the damage and ongoing cleanup efforts during a press conference on Wednesday. The school, which opened in 2021, is closed until next Tuesday.
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Parents arriving at Cardinal Elementary School on Wednesday morning, carrying clear backpacks and lunch bags, were met by a school official informing them the school was closed due to damage caused by a lightning strike and subsequent fire. The building will remain closed until next Tuesday.
