Michigan City Area Schools (MCAS) in Indiana canceled in-person classes on Tuesday after staff discovered that someone stole crucial parts of 21 school buses, the school district told Newsweek in a statement Wednesday.

Newsweek has reached out to the Michigan City Police Department for comment via email on Wednesday.

Why It Matters

Just days into the new school year, the theft forced students into remote learning and kept them at home. The disruption created logistical challenges for the district, with families scrambling for child care and teachers rushing to set up virtual lesson plans and class activities. The district in northwestern Indiana has about 5,000 students.

What To Know

At about 5:25 a.m. Tuesday, a Michigan City police officer was dispatched to the MCAS Transportatio

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