FRIENDSWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- An elementary school affected by mold has passed an environmental inspection and will welcome students from summer vacation four days behind schedule.

The Friendswood Independent School District shared an update on the mold infestation at Westwood Elementary on Friday, sharing that students will return on Aug. 24.

ORIGINAL REPORT: Campus officials report mold inside Westwood Elementary, delaying 2026 school start: Friendswood ISD District officials maintained open communication since the discovery of the mold on Aug. 5, and in an update on Aug. 11, the district said it anticipated having students back on campus by Aug. 24. On Friday, FISD announced that the school had met all air quality and environmental standards and was ready to reopen.