John I. Leonard High School, located at 4701 10th Avenue North in Greenacres, Florida, is set to reopen on Wednesday, three days after a Learjet crash occurred just off the campus. The crash, which happened near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North, left a sizable crater and prompted the Palm Beach County School District to close all district campuses on Monday while the General Election was underway.
Road closures and detour information
Immediately after the impact, Military Trail was closed between 10th Avenue North and Purdy Lane/Alameda Drive. County officials later reduced the closure limits to the stretch between 10th Avenue North and Cresthaven Boulevard. Motorists are advised to use the detour route that follows 10th Avenue North, Haverhill Road, and Cresthaven Boulevard to navigate around the work zone.
Impact on students and families
Approximately 2,800 students attend John I. Leonard High. School district spokesperson Steve King warned families to allow extra travel time on Wednesday due to the ongoing roadwork. “We appreciate the community’s patience as we work to restore normal traffic patterns,” King said.
Support for displaced residents
A shelter remains open at the Greenacres Community Center for mobile‑home park residents who were evacuated after the crash. About 600 residents were forced to leave their homes because the only entrance and exit to the park was compromised by the crash site.
United Way has established a Disaster Relief Fund to assist those affected by the crash and recent flooding in the area. Contributions to the fund will help families replace lost belongings and cover temporary housing costs.
Concurrent flooding closures
In addition to the school reopening, the Palm Beach County School District announced that nine other schools will remain closed on Wednesday due to flooding. The affected schools include Egret Lake Elementary, Grassy Waters Elementary, Loxahatchee Groves Elementary, Seminole Trails Elementary, Washington Elementary, Bear Lakes Middle, Jeaga Middle, Palm Beach Lakes Community High, and West Boca Raton Community High.
County emergency management officials continue to monitor water levels and road conditions throughout the region. Residents are urged to stay informed through local news outlets and the county’s official website for any further updates.
Looking ahead
With the school back in session and road closures gradually easing, community leaders hope the area can return to normalcy while continuing to support those still recovering from the crash’s aftermath. The district’s rapid response and the coordinated effort of local agencies illustrate the resilience of Greenacres and the broader Palm Beach County community.
Original reporting: WPBF West Palm Beach — read the source article.
