Historic investment will relocate flood-prone campus and provide a modern, resilient school for generations of students
From the Office of US Congressman Nick Langworthy,
Washington, D.C.—June 9, 2026… Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $60,493,661.51 to the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District to rebuild and restore facilities devastated by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred.
The funding will support the replacement of the district’s Junior/Senior High School and Administrative Offices, athletic facilities, parking lots, sidewalks, and other campus infrastructure damaged by catastrophic flooding that inundated the school campus and displaced students from their classrooms. The award also includes significant hazard mitigation funding to relocate critical facilities out of the floodplain and better protect the district from future disasters.
“Tropical Storm Fred caused devastating damage to this community and school district, only to be ravaged again a short time later by Tropical Storm Debby,” said Congressman Langworthy. “I was on the ground touring the damage and meeting with local officials and residents, and I made a promise that I would not give up until we found a lasting solution that would not only allow them to rebuild, but to try to protect them from the effects of a future storm. This funding marks a transformational milestone that has been the result of a strong partnership and collaboration at every level of government.”
Read our reporting on the devastation at J-T School from 2021:
“On behalf of the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District, I want to thank Congressman Langworthy for his steadfast support and advocacy throughout this process, along with FEMA, our local, state, and federal partners, our Board of Education, and the many individuals whose dedication and persistence made this day possible,” said Jasper-Troupsburg Superintendent Jason Oliver. “While this announcement marks a tremendous milestone, our work is not yet complete. There are still important local decisions ahead as we move from planning to construction. But today gives our students, families, faculty, staff, and community tremendous optimism because the best days for Jasper-Troupsburg are certainly ahead of us. Together, we are building not just a new school, but a stronger future for generations to come.”
The funding covers the replacement of the district’s approximately 85,000-square-foot Junior/Senior High School and Administrative Offices building, replacement of the track and multi-purpose court, restoration of damaged campus infrastructure, and repairs to additional facilities across the campus. FEMA determined the damage to the school building and athletic facilities was so extensive that replacement was warranted.
The project also includes more than $5 million in hazard mitigation funding, allowing the district to rebuild outside the floodplain and incorporate resiliency measures designed to reduce future flood risk.
The federal award is being provided through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program under a major disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Fred. The total project cost is currently estimated at $67.2 million, with FEMA funding provided at a 90 percent federal cost share.
Congressman Langworthy concluded, “The people of this community have shown tremendous independence, resiliency, and strength throughout this entire multi-year battle. This investment marks a new beginning for the faculty, students, and families who will soon have a new modern, resilient building and the confidence that learning will not be interrupted by a future storm. This is what effective, responsive government looks like, and I want to thank everyone who played a role in making this victory possible.”
