By Taylor McKinnie, The Inter-Mountain
ELKINS, W.Va. — After reopening for classes Monday morning, Elkins Middle School — which was closed Friday after students were treated at Davis Medical Center Oct. 24 — will now “shift” to remote learning indefinitely, officials said.
Randolph County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shawn Dilly announced on social media Monday evening that EMS will operate under remote learning protocol until further notice, after more reports Monday of students becoming ill and seeking medical treatment.
Dilly said a precautionary sweep conducted Monday by the Elkins Fire Department once again found no signs of carbon monoxide in the building, despite more reports of students getting sick and seeking medical attention Monday.
At about 4 p.m. Monday, Dilly posted the following to the Board of Education’s social media:
“Due to recent air quality concerns, Elkins Middle School will shift to remote learning while we complete a thorough review to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Since October 24, 2024, Randolph County Schools has supported five separate inspections of the facility, including a comprehensive assessment over the weekend. Each inspection with the Elkins City Fire Department, the Fire Marshal, and additional environmental experts confirmed that all carbon monoxide (CO) levels are within safe, normal ranges.
