HOUSTON – Fort Bend ISD will host a benefit to help collect supplies for teachers, counselors and staff who lost everything Friday evening at Willowridge High School because of mold.
More than 200 crews are working to clean up Willowridge High School after mold was found throughout the building over the summer.
The district said construction workers turned off the power for a renovation project in June. They believe the mold growth was caused by the humidity and no AC in the building.
Because of the problem, students will start the school year at Marshall High School as crews continue to clean up the mold at WHS.
In a video for parents and students, Fort Bend Superintendent Charles Dupre said they had to throw away most items inside the school, including teachers' personal items.
"As you know, over a career, teachers accumulate many books and teaching materials that just can't be replaced easily. And unfortunately, the district cannot use district funds to replace their personal items, nor will the district insurance cover those things," Dupre said.
The district is asking for cash donations to help the teachers replace personal items.
They are also asking for tape, staplers, pens, pencils, hand sanitizer, dry erase marker packs, college rule filler paper, printer paper reams and snacks.
Friday's benefit is from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The event was originally scheduled to be at the Willowridge High School football field, but because of the weather, the event was moved to McAuliffee Middle School, located at 16650 S. Post Oak in Houston.
The school is also hosting their "Eagle Block Party 2017: Freshman Edition" which was scheduled before mold was ever found.
