COLUMBIA HIGH EVACUATION TODAY

It turned out to be a false alarm, but here is the message put out today from CHS Principal Lovie Lilly after the school had a brief evacuation:

Message to CHS Community from Dr. Lovie Lilly

Columbia High School Community,

 

As you know, the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.

 

Upon hearing of a possible hazardous substance at Columbia High School, we took the precaution of evacuating the building while our partners in the public safety community investigated. They have since confirmed that there was no hazardous substance present in the building. Students and staff returned inside at 2:30pm. We are grateful to the Maplewood Fire Department, Maplewood Police Department, and Essex County Haz-Mat Unit for their quick response and assistance.

 

Best regards,

 

Lovie Lilly, Ed.D.

Principal