UPDATE:
The Sheridan School District has informed parents and guardians that Sheridan Intermediate School students can return to class on Tuesday after being evacuated on Monday.
In a message sent Monday night the district said:
“We wanted to follow up on the message sent earlier today. We have identified the source of the smoke smell, and we are pleased to confirm that the school is safe for your child to return tomorrow. Ensuring the safety and security of our students is our highest priority, and we truly appreciate your understanding during this time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow.”
No information was released on what caused the smell of smoke, nor any information regarding how the situation has been corrected.
ORIGINAL STORY:
An “apparent smell of smoke” led to a “fire drill procedure” at the Sheridan Intermediate School Monday afternoon according to a statement released by the Sheridan School District.
According to the statement the Sheridan Fire Department arrived on the scene along with school administrators, and an investigation is still ongoing into the incident.
The statement from the district says “Staff and students reacted swiftly and appropriately, following all protocols. Because students were evacuated at the end of the day, they were not allowed back in to retrieve their backpacks, books, etc.”
The district is expected to release more information on the incident later this evening.
Deltaplex News will update this story as more information becomes available.
