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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Covington Middle School faces ongoing delays following carbon monoxide leak
COVINGTON, Va. (WFRX) – Covington Middle School continues to delay the return of students and staff after a carbon monoxide investigation that caused an evacuation on January 31. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Covington Emergency Services, and local first responders confirmed that a gas oven and a ventilation system were not working to standards leading to the release of carbon monoxide. The oven and ventilation system were removed from the school, and the board of supervisors hired independent contractors to assess the building before students and staff return. 'All of those involved are working to be very thorough, and we appreciate the patience and grace of our students, staff, and community,' said AHPS leaders Kim Halterman and Melinda Snead-Johnson. 'Important Information' on the main page, AHPS features 'CMS January 31 FAQ and other Documents.' Of particular interest is 'Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the January 31st Evacuation.' The document is updated regularly as part of AHPS' efforts to keep the community informed. Questions can be submitted to AHPSinfo@ 'We thank our community for its support as we continue to move forward with our investigations. We appreciate the support and help,' Halterman and Snead-Johnson said. Students will continue remote instruction until the school is cleared to open. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Unrecognizable odor' causes Covington Middle School to evacuate
COVINGTON, Va. (WFXR) — Students at Covington Middle School were evacuated on January 31 after an odor was detected throughout the school. According to school officials, around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, an 'unrecognizable odor' was detected prompting an orderly evacuation of students and staff as a safety precaution. 'We are very, very pleased by the swift action of many community members to cooperate and help us get our students home under unusual circumstances,' said Kim Halterman and Melinda Snead-Johnson, leaders of Alleghany Highlands Public Schools. Flu-like illnesses force three schools into multiple-day closures The decision was advised by the Covington Department of Public Works and students were relocated to the Covington Recreation Center near the school. The origin of the odor remains under investigation. 'Our staff will always prioritize student safety. We are thankful for our community's trust and understanding especially when we must take action to evacuate while also messaging families about details surrounding situations like these. We work diligently to keep students safe, and families informed,' Halterman and Snead-Johnson added. AHPS families are encouraged to monitor AHPS communications which are updated on Facebook at AHPublicSchools and Instagram at ahpublicschools. You can also find information at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
