3:50pm

We are pleased to let you know that Jacob Hespeler SS will be open tomorrow, April 25. Fire Department and Board Health and Safety staff have determined that this morning’s odour was as a result of a plumbing back-up in the science area. The school has been declared safe. The problem has been addressed and students and staff are welcomed back into class tomorrow.

Thank you to our local Fire Department and our Health and Safety staff for their assistance, and to parents, students and staff for their patience as we worked to resolve the problem.

2:50pm

We continue to investigate the cause of the back-up from this morning.

We are able to report that there were no chemicals in the air when safety personnel tested the air this morning, shortly after students were evacuated.

11:08am

Please be advised that due to a sewage back-up at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, the school is closed effective immediately. Students have been evacuated to Heritage Baptist College on Holiday Inn Drive. Buses are on their way to pick up students who normally require bus transportation. We are continuing to monitor the situation and are working with the Fire Department and other safety personnel to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.

Please continue to follow the board and school website for updates.

10:45am

This morning, an odour was detected at Jacob Hespler SS. As a precaution, students have been evacuated to a nearby location – Heritage Baptist College. Safety personnel are at the school and an investigation is underway. We do not have confirmation as to the source of the problem and as we learn more, we will update our website.