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Updated · KCCI Des Moines · Oct 16
Des Moines Schools Delay Classes 2 Hours After Metronet Outage Hits 16 Buildings
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Updated · KCCI Des Moines · Oct 16

Des Moines Schools Delay Classes 2 Hours After Metronet Outage Hits 16 Buildings

3 articles · Updated · KCCI Des Moines · Oct 16

Summary

  • Des Moines Public Schools pushed Friday classes back by two hours at 16 schools after a large-scale Metronet outage disrupted phone, internet and security service.
  • The delay affects elementary, middle and high school buildings across the district, including Hoover High School, Harding Middle School and Meredith Middle School.
  • Transportation will also run two hours late, while breakfast and lunch will still be served and dismissal will remain on the normal schedule.
  • The disruption underscores how telecom outages can quickly spill into school operations when communications and building security systems are affected.

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KCCI Des Moines3h ago
Des Moines Schools Delay Classes Over Metronet Phone, Internet Outage
Facebook3h ago
A major internet outage is causing disruptions across Des Moines Public Schools this morning. The district announced a two-hour delay at 15 schools Friday, Oct. 16, after a Metronet outage affected i
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Des Moines Public Schools issued a two-hour delay Friday morning at 16 buildings following a large-scale phone and internet service outage. Tap the link in our bio for the list.
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What happens to student safety when the digital networks protecting our schools suddenly vanish without warning?
How will underfunded districts afford crucial offline emergency tools before the next major telecom failure strikes?

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KCCI Des Moines3h ago
Des Moines Schools Delay Classes Over Metronet Phone, Internet Outage
Facebook3h ago
A major internet outage is causing disruptions across Des Moines Public Schools this morning. The district announced a two-hour delay at 15 schools Friday, Oct. 16, after a Metronet outage affected i
Instagram3h ago
Des Moines Public Schools issued a two-hour delay Friday morning at 16 buildings following a large-scale phone and internet service outage. Tap the link in our bio for the list.
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