Students
were evacuated from West High School when a cleaner being used on the gymnasium
floor caused strong fumes. The floor was
being prepped for the basketball season set to start next week. Even though the
gym was closed to students during the process, the odor grew stronger and
reached other parts of the building.
Principal
Rick Dichard consulted with the Manchester Fire Department and Manchester
Health Department and determined that the school should be evacuated. Students
were brought to the football field at about 11:30 am.
“The
safety plan worked exactly as it is intended to, and I’m very pleased with the
way the staff and our city partners worked together to keep students safe,”
said superintendent Dr. Bolgen Vargas. “We’re
thankful that no one was seriously injured.”
Approximately
30 students and teachers who reported having a mild headache or feeling dizzy
were evaluated. One teacher and one student were transported to the hospital;
they were treated and released.
The
fire department ventilated the gym to eliminate any chemical irritants. Students
and staff returned to the building at about 1:00 pm. Lunch was served and then
school was dismissed for the day.
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