Tornado damage closes Gordon ISD for the remainder of the year
Tornado in North Texas hits the town of Gordon
Confirmed EF1 tornado his wind speeds up to 105 mph and touched down in the town of Gordon in southern Palo Pinto County.
GORDON, Texas - Summer is starting early for the students in Gordon ISD because of tornado damage.
Gordon ISD Closed
Gordon High School storm damage
What we know:
The school district announced its lone school, which serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade, will be closed for the remainder of the year.
The facility was significantly damaged by storms that hit the area this past Sunday.
School officials said canceling classes is necessary to avoid delays to their reconstruction.
Graduation will continue as scheduled next weekend.
The backstory:
Gordon ISD has been closed since an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph hit Palo Pinto County this past Sunday.
Debris and heavy damage were reported around the football field and track. Several buildings were destroyed, and light poles were knocked down.
Gordon ISD closed this week due to storm damage
Gordon ISD schools will be closed this week due to damage from severe storms that moved through the area on Sunday night.
According to Palo Pinto County Emergency Management, 36 buildings in Gordon were damaged. Five of those sustained major damage, and one was completely destroyed.
North Texas community supports Gordon ISD
The storm damage led to a compassionate gesture from 30 miles away at Stephenville High School.
The Gordon Longhorns baseball team continued their practice at the neighboring district's facilities, allowing them to continue to prepare for upcoming playoff games.
Act of kindness allows Gordon ISD baseball team to practice after tornado damage
A North Texas high school’s baseball team is away from home for practice after a devastating tornado on Sunday.
The Texas Rangers also dropped off gift cards to Academy Sports for the athletes to purchase new items, including personal gear that may have been lost in the storm.
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the Gordon Independent School District.