MIDDLEBURY — Cleanup from a Saturday, Dec. 23, water main break at Middlebury Union Middle School will take longer than expected and will result in students getting an extra day of holiday vacation.

Michaela Wisell, principal of MUMS, informed the school community of the water main issue through an automated phone call and email early this afternoon, Friday, Dec. 29. She said contractors and Addison Central School District workers were busy cleaning up after the water main break, which has rendered several classrooms unusable. Despite progress in the effort, the school won’t be ready for the scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 2, resumption of classes. So, MUMS students will be welcomed back on Wednesday, Jan. 3.

Here’s the full text of Wisell’s message:

“I am writing to notify you that we experienced a break in our water line that feeds our fire suppression system last Saturday evening, substantially impacting some instructional spaces here at school. We have had ServPro, ACSD custodians, and construction crews here all week in hopes of opening school on Tuesday.

“Regrettably, our building will not be ready to safely open for students on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.  We look forward to welcoming MUMS students back to school on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Please note, this issue only affects MUMS students.  All other ACSD schools will open as scheduled.”