In 1986, fifteen students and their teacher, Ms. Delaney, vanished on a school trip from Morning Lake Elementary. Decades of searches yielded nothing, leaving the town haunted by the mystery.

Nearly 40 years later, a construction crew uncovered a buried school bus. Inside were a lunchbox, a single shoe, and a note from Ms. Delaney: “We never made it to Morning Lake.” The discovery stunned the town, reopening grief but also sparking hope for answers.

Investigations began, while the community came together to honor the missing—holding vigils, sharing memories, and creating memorials. Though the fate of the students remains unknown, the bus stands as a poignant reminder of loss, resilience, and the town’s enduring search for closure.