ST. MARYS, Ga. – School was canceled Monday at St. Marys Elementary School due to an “unexpected safety issue on campus,” according to school officials.
According to the school administration, they decided to cancel all school activities after bats were discovered inside the building.
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“Out of an abundance of caution, the school has been closed for the day. A licensed pest control team is currently onsite safely removing the bats and inspecting the facility,“ school officials said.
Officials added that the school will not reopen the building "until it has been fully inspected and deemed safe."
The reunification site for St. Marys Elementary School is St. Marys Middle School.
Students who had already been picked up by school buses have been redirected to the reunification site. Parents and guardians were asked to pick up students at St. Marys Middle School, and to bring a photo ID and follow staff instructions.
“Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure everyone’s safety,” school officials said.