Guam Department of Education Superintendent Judi Won Pat warns that F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School may face a late start for the 2026-27 school year. Construction delays and pending public health checks are at the heart of the concerns, prompting Won Pat to pledge weekly public updates on the project’s progress.

Just hours before a shooting at Evergreen High School critically wounded two students, local parent groups expressed urgent concerns about the lack of adequate school resource officers. Their cautionary remarks foreshadowed the tragic events that have sparked a renewed focus on campus security.

Parents at Evergreen High School raised alarms about the lack of school resource officers just hours before a shooting on Wednesday left two students critically wounded. On Friday, they reiterated their concerns, underscoring the demand for enhanced security measures in schools.