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UPDATE: Students Dismissed from Martin Elementary School Jan. 21, 2026 at 11:30 for Natural Gas Smell

By Allyson Hutchison Jan 21, 2026 | 8:17 AM

Update from Rebecca Farley, Director of Schools: “With student and staff safety as an utmost priority, all at Martin Elementary were evacuated to CCHS this morning while a potential gas leak was detected and diagnosed.  With the diagnosis ongoing, Martin Elementary students are being dismissed from the CCHS auditorium at 11:30 a.m.

“Communication has been ongoing from both the district and school to parents and guardians via ParentSquare.  We have asked those picking up students to remain in their vehicles upon arriving at CCHS as buses will follow parent pickup.  Martin Elementary has also sent detailed communication to the parents and guardians of students.
Thank you to all for your patience and understanding as the safety of students and staff is a top priority.”

Martin Elementary School students will be dismissed at 11:30 am today, January 21, 2026

Emergency crews are at Martin Elementary School for a reported smell of natural gas in the building. At this time, students have been evacuated from Martin Elementary and are being relocated to CCHS.