Ballenger Creek Middle School was evacuated earlier today after an unknown irritant was released inside the school, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.
The initial notice, which can be seen below, was updated to reflect that the school has now reopened.
“There is currently a situation going on at Ballenger Creek Middle School and the school is evacuated. All children are being held at the school right now and parents are not allowed near the school.
Parents and friends of students need to convene at Ballenger Creek Park until the reunification plan starts with their children.
More information will be coming out as it becomes available.”
UPDATE 1– An unknown irritant was released in the school and Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue has cleared the school to be safe at this time.
Children will be released back into school within the next hour. Any parent wishing to pick up their children will be updated by Frederick County Public Schools on a reunification plan.
UPDATE 2– Ballenger Creek Middle School is now open back up and parents can follow the reunification plan pushed out by Frederick County Public Schools.
Information and photo courtesy of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.