Hurricane Damage Turns School Around | Jamaica News

Hurricane Melissa may have torn through Edwin Allen High School, ripping off roofs and damaging facilities—but for Principal Jermaine Harris, it was a golden opportunity. With aging infrastructure already crumbling, the storm cleared the way for a full-scale renovation: new roofs, fresh paint, upgraded bathrooms, and even revamped tuck shops. The school is set to reopen September 7th, looking better than ever—and Harris, who’s dreamed of this transformation since 2021, calls himself one of Jamaica’s happiest principals. He believes a refreshed campus boosts student behavior and academic performance. Still, challenges remain: delayed windows, a shortage of 60 computers and printers, and a broken smartboard. Harris is rallying past students and the community for support. With innovation at the core of their goals, the school is poised for high performance—safe, clean, and ready to thrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c243de97ff7fe1d