Students in the municipal school system of Palmeira D'Oeste, São Paulo, have faced a two-week interruption in their classes following severe damage from a hailstorm that struck the city in November 2025. The storm caused significant destruction, impacting not only the schools but also various buildings within the community, leading to a difficult situation for both the students and school administration as the new academic year was set to begin.

According to the local government, schools such as Disnei Antônio Monzani and Minervina Barbara Cardoso suffered serious damage, including broken roofs and classrooms with leaks, significantly hindering their ability to resume classes on schedule. In an interview with TV TEM, the Municipal Secretary of Education, Marcus Vinícius Guarnieri da Silva, highlighted the urgent need for repairs, which are contingent upon the approval of state funding.

The secretary emphasized that all necessary procedures have been followed to secure the funds from the São Paulo state government for the refurbishment of the damaged school buildings. However, as of the latest updates, they have yet to receive the signed agreement needed to access these resources, leaving the schools and students in a prolonged state of uncertainty regarding the timeline for recovering and resuming normal educational activities.