Two schools in Raytown, Missouri, will start the new school year virtually next week after an “unexpected” safety issue reported Friday.According to a news release, Raytown South High School and the Herndon Career Center, both scheduled to start the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 20, will return to school using Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) days. Officials said this is due to “an unusual and unexpected safety issue involving natural gas in the parking lot at Raytown South High School.””Safety is always our top priority,” said Raytown Quality Schools Superintendent Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox. “We are working closely with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Spire, and local officials to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible so students and staff can return to their buildings.”The Missouri Department of Natural Resources said a pocket of natural gas was found under the parking lot at one of the schools.Officials are unsure of the source of the gas.The decision was made to close the two schools for in-person activities was made out of an abundance of caution. At this time, it is not believed to be a danger to the nearby area or neighborhood. District officials said they will provide updates to families, staff and the community as they learn more.
Two schools in Raytown, Missouri, will start the new school year virtually next week after an “unexpected” safety issue reported Friday.
According to a news release, Raytown South High School and the Herndon Career Center, both scheduled to start the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 20, will return to school using Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) days.
Officials said this is due to “an unusual and unexpected safety issue involving natural gas in the parking lot at Raytown South High School.”
“Safety is always our top priority,” said Raytown Quality Schools Superintendent Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox. “We are working closely with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Spire, and local officials to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible so students and staff can return to their buildings.”
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources said a pocket of natural gas was found under the parking lot at one of the schools.
Officials are unsure of the source of the gas.
The decision was made to close the two schools for in-person activities was made out of an abundance of caution. At this time, it is not believed to be a danger to the nearby area or neighborhood.
District officials said they will provide updates to families, staff and the community as they learn more.