The assignment of only two teachers at the Blemeyea Public School, also known as Barsee Kpangbai School in District #2, Bong county, has affected the smooth running of the school.
At least, six teachers are needed to complement the number of teaching staff.
At present, the institution operates with only two teachers, the acting principal, James Kollie Kpontah has confirmed. Kpontah said, the lack of teachers has placed a burden on the limited teaching staff, and has affected the institution’s ability to provide regular instruction to students.
Currently, he alone is responsible to teach from the ABC class through fifth grade, leaving him with the responsibility of handling several classes.
On Monday, September 21, Kpontah told reporters how the situation has made it difficult for the school to maintain normal academic activities.
For now, he is forced to dismiss students before the regular school time of 1: p.m.
Kpontah said, when the other teacher is absent, the situation becomes so complicated, as the school has very limited personnel to manage the students, and ensure that classes are adequately covered. He explained how the lack of adequate teaching, and learning materials makes it difficult for the two teachers, and students to carry out classroom activities effectively.
The situation at Blemeyea highlights some of the challenges faced by schools in rural communities, where the lack of teachers, and instructional materials have often created difficulties for students, and education workers. In a related development, Kpolokplah Public School in the same district has yet to reopen for academic 2026/2027 since schools reopened for business. The situation has embarrassed the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to the extent that they have struggled to settle payments owed to the four volunteer teachers.
The school’s principal, Jeremiah D. Yarkpawolo, said the continued closure has prevented children in the community from returning to the classroom.
The four volunteer teachers provided instructional services during the previous academic year, but have not received their outstanding payments from the PTA since the school has remained closed. Yarkpawolo said, the teachers have informed the school administration that they will not return to the classroom until the money owed them from the last semester are paid.
He described the situation as a major challenge for the school, because there are no government-assigned teachers available to take over instructional responsibilities.
Yarkpawolo warned that without immediate intervention, students in Kpolokplah could remain out of school for an extended period.
