Tag: evacuation

Student sets off firework in third floor, causing schoolwide evacuation

By Hugo M. Students were startled by a loud bang that came from the third floor on May 23 right as fourth period was ending. It was reported that a firework set off by a freshman student exploded in the hallway. Now that weeks have passed, some teachers and students who were close to the firework have shared how they were affected by it and how this affects the future of the safety of both the students and staff at CATS, and what action should be done to prevent another event like this from happening again.

How was the “gas leak” handled?

Teachers weigh in on the impact and outcome from the incident that happened on December 5, 2023 in which an overwhelming gas-like smell throughout campus (and in the surrounding neighborhood) led to an evacuation. Following the incident, the school administration released the following statement to teachers, students and parents: “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain my top priority. Today, a strong odor coming from the community was noticed at our school. We have followed our Integrated Safe School Plan and have taken precautionary steps to prevent illness including having students and staff shelter in

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