District Cancels Classes On 5th Day Of School After Catalytic Converters Stolen From Buses

A school district in Indiana was forced to close after catalytic converters were stolen from their buses, disrupting transportation. Michigan City Area Schools discovered the vandalism early Tuesday morning, with about 20 buses affected. The district had to switch from in-person to online learning due to the thefts. School officials are working closely with local police to investigate the incident, which occurred during the district’s fifth day of the school year. In a Facebook post, the district acknowledged the “sudden change is disruptive” and said they would keep families updated on how the rest of the week might be impacted. (Fox 19)