St. Victor Emergency School Closure: Monday April 29, 2024
Posted on 04/29/2024
On Sunday April 28, 2024, an issue in the St. Victor school's mechanical room was identified. Although the issue was investigated and appropriately resolved by 3:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, an odour lingered within the school.
To address the lingering odour, the mechanical ventilation system was set to operate at maximum capacity and portable air purifiers were put in place for the remainder of the day and overnight. It was anticipated that the odour would have dissipated fully by morning with these measures in place, however the odour remains.
In light of this and out of an abundance of caution, the decision has been made to close the school today, Monday, April 29, 2024, for the health and safety of all students and staff. This measure should provide additional time to ensure the odour dissipates completely.
Students who may arrive at the school this morning will be supervised outside and/or at our emergency evacuation site at the Mattawa General Hospital, and parents will be contacted to pick up their child.
We will continue to update you and the school community as the situation progresses and to confirm the re-opening of St. Victor School on Tuesday April 30, 2024.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the school directly.
We extend our appreciation to you for your support and understanding.
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board