September 13, 2026 4:30 pm. 

Riddle Elementary School is reopening Monday.

Superintendent Erica Dockweiler sent a message to families and social media Sunday afternoon which said:

‘Great news! We have just received notice that Riddle Elementary is clear of bat activity, and the sanitation process has been successfully completed”.

The message said the school is open on Monday, and the district is excited to welcome students and staff back. Dockweiler said, “Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support throughout this process. We look forward to seeing everyone…”

Riddle Elementary School closed on Friday, September 4th due to the presence of bats in the building. It was open again on Tuesday September 8th, but was shuttered the rest of last week while the district worked with the Douglas Public Health Network, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and a bat specialist.