Riddle Elementary School Closed Due to Bats

RIDDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH FRIDAY

September 10, 2026 9:40 a.m.  Riddle Elementary School remains closed through Friday, September 11th. A district social media post said they are continuing to address bat activity in the building and take preventative measures to improve the building for safety. The district is hopeful that st

Riddle Elementary School closed due to bats

RIDDLE, Ore. – Riddle Elementary school is closed due to bat activity inside the campus. Last Friday, bat removal specialist were contracted after several bats were found inside the school. Superintendent Erika Dockweiler says the specialist deemed the campus safe and allowed students to return on Tuesday. However, more bats were spotted leading her decision […] The post Riddle Elementary School closed due to bats appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 …

Riddle Elementary School temporarily closed over presence of bats

Update: this article has been updated with comments and information from Riddle School District Superintendent Erika Dockweiler and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife West Region Communications Coordinator Meghan Dugan.

Bat problem forces Riddle Elementary closure this week

Riddle Elementary School will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 10 because of continued bat activity in the building, according to Riddle School District officials.