Rohnert Park school to reopen Tuesday after vandals cause "extensive" damage
Classes at an elementary school in Sonoma County are set to resume Tuesday after vandals broke in early Monday and caused what was described as "extensive" damage.
According to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety, officers were called to the campus of John Reed Elementary School early Monday following an alarm notification. Officers arrived at the campus on 390 Arlen Drive within three minutes.
When they arrived, they found the suspects entered and vandalized several rooms. School officials were also arrived to assist with the investigation.
Officials with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District announced that classes were canceled.
Superintendent Maite Iturri said in a letter to the school community, "We want to inform you that John Reed Elementary was broken into and vandalized overnight, resulting in extensive damage to the campus. Due to the severity of the damage and the ongoing police investigation, school has been canceled for all John Reed students today, Monday, March 3, 2025."
In an update Monday afternoon, Iturri said the school will be ready to resume classes on Tuesday. Mental health social workers and therapy dogs will also be on campus as staff and students return.
"Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our maintenance team, the school has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. Our teachers are eager to greet their students and resume learning," the superintendent said.
Additional details about the incident were not immediately available. According to the California Department of Education, the school serves about 360 students in grades TK through 5th grade.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Ashley Freyer of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety at 707-588-3513.
