Knoch High School, Middle School continue to learn remotely after gas smell detected

Natalie Miller

April 24, 2024 at 5:59 AM·1 min read

Knoch High School and Middle School students continue to learn remotely after a gas smell was detected during a renovation project on Monday.

Crews working on the high school renovation project detected a “mild gas smell” coming from the ground. Work stopped and the gas company was notified.

Workers investigating the leak found “additional issues,” according to school officials.

The schools will use a flexible instruction day again on Wednesday. The elementary school is not affected.

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