Staff at a 137-year-old private school deface signs after new owners tell them the school will shut down within two weeks, according to reports. The accounts describe staff as upset about the abrupt decision and about payment arrangements, saying the new management blindsides employees and creates uncertainty over whether they will be paid. One report states staff vandalize or alter signs as a protest, with children reportedly left distressed by the disruption. The reports portray the new owners’ communications as sudden and short-notice, prompting an immediate reaction from staff. Details on the specific payment dispute, the legal or contractual status of employment, and any response from the owners are not provided in the materials shared. The school’s history and age are cited as part of the context, with the incident centered on the protest over the planned closure timeline.