CHS STUDENTS ORDERED TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY, NO REASON GIVEN

Columbia High School issued an early dismissal for all students today, beginning with a fire drill at 2:20 p.m. that lasted for about 10 minutes.

Students were allowed back in the school, but they were then dismissed at about 2:50 p.m., at least 15 minutes earlier than usual, according to students who said they were told to leave school without a reason, along with most staff.

Several after-school events, including a volleyball game, were also cancelled. No official information has been released by the school, but we will update as soon as it is available.