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Wick High Closed At 11.35am Today Due To Heating System Failure

15th March 2022

Pupils living in the town will be allowed to make their own way home from 11.35 onwards. If there are any issues with pupils being received at home they are welcome to stay in the building until they can be picked up.

The school will issue further updates regarding the closure and re-opening.

 

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