Superintendent Susan Lacy and board members praised the accomplishments of staff in the days leading up to the reopening of Ridgway Schools at a board meeting Aug. 27.

“I cannot say enough about all our staff,” said Lacy, specifically naming Maintenance Director Shane Ayer, who also handles transportation, and Food Service Manager Marilyn Younie.

Lacy also praised shop teacher Adam Johnson for all his work, which continued late into Sunday. He led volunteers in preparing outdoor classrooms, in...