KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Students at Washington High School will be back in classes Tuesday after the smell of gas forced cancellation of classes Monday.
A Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools spokesperson told KSHB 41 that employees who arrived at the school around 7:30 a.m. Monday noticed the odor of gas outside the school.
"The health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority, according to a statement from KCKPS. "Closing the building was a precautionary step to ensure everyone’s well-being. During this time, we stayed in close communication with families and staff to keep them informed."
Crews didn't know how long it would take to find the souces of the gas odor.
District officials to send students home for the day, starting at 9 a.m.
"Safety is our top priority," Kansas Gas Service said in a statement Monday morning. "We want to remind the public that if they smell natural gas or suspect a natural gas emergency, they should leave the area immediately and then call 911 and our emergency line at 888-482-4950."
No injuries were reported.
The Kansas City, Kansas School District is the largest school district in Wyanotte County the and fifth-largest in Kansas. The district has over 22,000 students.
