Springfield Middle School fully reopens next week, a year after devastating EF3 tornado

Repairs to a Wilson County middle school are nearly complete after EF3 tornado caused major damage to it a year
ago.

Students and staff are set to return to fully repaired classrooms on Oct. 20 at Springfield Middle School in Lucama, Wilson County Schools
announced on Facebook.

“After last year’s tornado
caused significant damage to the school, students and staff have shown
incredible strength and perseverance,” the post reads. “The 6th and 7th grade
wings had to be rebuilt and during that time, classes were held in the auditorium
and media center and then most recently in large modular units.”

The district’s post also said the reconstruction is
completed months ahead of schedule. The district thanked the contractors for
their hard work in making repairs, which included repairing the torn-off roof.

On Aug. 8, 2024, the EF3
tornado ravaged Springfield Middle School and other parts of Wilson County.

“We are looking forward to
October 20 when all students and staff will be together again under one roof,”
the post reads. “This moment represents more than just new walls and classrooms
– it’s a celebration of resilience and community!”

The school
had to use mobile units to serve as temporary classrooms. Also, the school used
its eighth-grade wing and the core of
the school while the damaged wings got rebuilt.