A fire heavily damaged Whatcom Middle School early Nov. 5, 2099 putting its students and staff in limbo and leaving the historic school's future in doubt.

The community soon rallied to support the school and its displaced students and staff, who were divided among four other Bellingham schools.

On Sept. 6, 2011, a year ahead of schedule, Whatcom Middle School will reopen its doors.

• Timeline for rebuilding Whatcom Middle School

• Lawsuit filed over Whatcom Middle School fire

• Cordata Elementary, Whatcom Middle School getting ready to open in fall

• Whatcom Middle School to reopen in fall 2011, one year early

• Former teachers and students share Whatcom school memories

• Whatcom Middle School teacher: 'It was like a nightmare'

• Investigation begins into cause of Whatcom Middle School fire

• Recent grads gather to mourn their middle school

• Activites planned for Whatcom Middle School students

• Whatcom Middle School principal: 'We're still Wildcats'

• Whatcom students return to class amid cheers and applause

• Sixth-grade twins help raise $3,500 to help school

• Officials hope to begin Whatcom school fire investigation soon

• Whatcom Middle School relocation working, with a few drawbacks

• Whatcom Middle School dirty, wet and charred but structurally intact

• Wanted: Ideas on where to house Whatcom students next year

• Teamwork key to opening Whatcom Middle School a year early after fire

• School officials say Lowell Elementary not an option for Whatcom students

• School district may rent space to house Whatcom students

• Survey: Keep Whatcom students together in one school