More Than 40 Middle School Students Strangely Got Sick At School, But Nobody Knows What Caused It
Boonville, North Carolina. Starmount Middle School is part of the Yadkin County School District in Boonville, North Carolina.
Just a few days ago, the school took to Facebook to confirm some disturbing news; more than 40 of their middle school students strangely got sick while at school, but nobody knows what caused it.
“Good Afternoon Starmount Middle School Family,” the post on Facebook began. “This afternoon we had approximately 40 6th grade students become ill.”
“Students exhibited nausea, headaches, and mild abdominal discomfort. Initially, it was reported that a CO2 leak or food poisoning was the cause.”
“At this time, the cause is unknown, but is under investigation by the Yadkin County Health Department, Emergency Management, and the school.”
“Our first priority was the wellbeing of our students. Office staff notified parents of affected students. Emergency management was contacted and responded to the school. Additionally, nurses from other schools also provided support.”
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“All students were evaluated by EMS and no students were transported to the hospital. At dismissal, most of the students were feeling normal.”
The school went on to say that the students who had gotten sick were excused from attending school the following day if they happened to still be experiencing symptoms.
The school also asked all parents to keep them informed if they took any of their children to see a doctor.
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Several people commented on the school’s post, expressing outrage over the fact that the school didn’t know the reason why so many kids fell ill.
One mom named Tiffany who has a child at the middle school was upset to have never gotten a call from the school alerting her to the situation.
“I understand your hands were full today, but the school board should have put out an automated phone call just like they did last week to let us know the lockdown was just a drill,” she commented.
“We had a pre lockdown warning, and a post lockdown warning. Then today the news crew was up at the school long before most of us even knew what was going on!”
“Students coming home and telling parents what happened long before the phone call sent out at almost 5 PM was alarming. Today was terrifying for students, parents, and staff..and still, we have no answers.”
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