EMS to be on remote learning through Friday
ELKINS — The office of Randolph County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shawn Dilly informed The Inter-Mountain Tuesday morning that Elkins Middle School will remain in remote learning “until the end of this week,” clarifying how long the school will remain in remote learning posture.
Dilly had announced Monday afternoon that the school would shift to remote learning due to air quality concerns, which some parents have blamed for making their children ill.
At about 4 p.m. Monday, the following was posted to the Board of Education’s social media:
“Due to recent air quality concerns, Elkins Middle School will shift to remote learning while we complete a thorough review to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Since October 24, 2024, Randolph County Schools has supported five separate inspections of the facility, including a comprehensive assessment over the weekend. Each inspection with the Elkins City Fire Department, the Fire Marshal, and additional environmental experts confirmed that all carbon monoxide (CO) levels are within safe, normal ranges.
“We are working closely with health and safety experts to maintain the highest safety standards for our school community. We will share further updates as they become available.”
Dilly confirmed with The Inter-Mountain on Monday afternoon, before the remote learning announcement, that while the Elkins Fire Department did return to EMS that day to conduct a precautionary sweep, no carbon monoxide was found in the building.