ELLIS — St. Mary’s School in Ellis suffered substantial damage due to storms on Wednesday evening.

Portions of the roof were blown off and five classrooms had significant water damage. Unfortunately,   damages included classroom supplies and textbooks.

Officials are optimistic school will start as scheduled on Aug. 23, but financial assistance is being requested. Monetary donations can be sent to Equity Bank, Attn: St. Mary’s, PO Box 255, Ellis, KS 67637.