PHS Gas Leak Resolved - 09/09/16

September 9, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE At approximately 7:00 a.m. this morning, a staff member detected the smell of gas at Philomath High School. The fire department was immediately called and the gas line to the school was shut off for safety. Students who traveled to school by bus were kept on the busses while staff determined next steps. It became clear that resolving the issue safely would require students and staff to not be in the building today. We notified parents via FlashAlert that our reunification site for students who needed to be picked up would be at Philomath Middle School. Our bussed students were returned home on the bus. All high school athletics and activities are canceled for today. The Philomath Youth Activities Club Carnival will still be held as planned. The source of the gas leak was identified and has been completely resolved. Classes at Philomath High School will resume on Monday, September 12th. Special thanks to Philomath Fire Department, Mid-Columbia Bus Company, Philomath Police Department, and all middle and high school staff for working together to safely return students home this morning. For questions, please call Superintendent Melissa Goff at 541-929-3169.