2009.02.10
Shawsville Middle evacuated
Students at Shawsville Middle School have been sent to a nearby United Methodist Church because of "smoke in one area" of the school, according to an e-mail sent to parents.
The fire department has been notified, and there is there is no evidence of a fire. Firefighters believe the smoke may be "the result of a mechanical issue in the building," the note said.
The fire department is checking the entire people before students can return.
The following is Superintendent Tiffany Anderson's full note:
"As a result of smoke in one area of Shawsville Middle School, the principal evacuated the building and notified the fire department. There is no evidence of a fire and it is believed that the smoke may be the result of a mechanical issue in the building. However, the fire department is assessing the entire building prior to allowing students to return. Therefore, the principal has escorted the SMS students to the neighboring United Methodist Church to ensure that students are adequately accommodated while the fire department completes their assessment of the building."
