ELKINS, W.Va. — The Elkins Middle School will reopen Monday for classes after an investigation into suspected elevate levels of carbon monoxide.
Students began complaining Thursday about a strong odor from some adhesive glue being used by a roofing contractor at the building. Some classes were moved to other areas of the building while staff conducted an investigation.
The school nurse assisted students through the day Thursday and by 3 p.m. administrators learned two students reported to the Davis Medical Center with symptoms of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
The fire department and gas company conducted an inspection that found carbon monoxide levels to be in the normal range. At 6 p.m., a second inspection confirmed there were no elevated carbon monoxide levels in the building.
The building was closed on Friday and additional inspections were conducted by the Fire Marshal, state Department of Education, the Elkins Fire Department, and school officials. The inspection again confirmed no elevated carbon monoxide levels, but did identify a minor problem with the kitchen ventilation system that was addressed.
Additional carbon monoxide detectors have been installed in the building and classes will resume Monday.
Story by Mike Nolting, WAJR