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dered to stop work and leave the school grounds. Students in the sixth and seventh grade hall were evacuated from their rooms.
The spray can taken from the workers was labeled “Jellied Vandalism Mark Remover.” Information about the product was requested from the manufacturer, and the state Bureau of Toxic Substances by County Emergency Services Coordinator Dieter C. Kneupfer.
On the advice of the Bureau of Toxic Substances, students remained outside the wing of the building for two hours while the building was ventilated with fans. The windows were washed with water and a mild detergent.
At the end of the recommended time, students returned to the wing. Several students and a teacher said they had headaches, and some reported feeling faint.
At 10:45 the entire school was evacuated and emergency assistance requested. Ambulances from Amissville, Washington, Castleton, Chester Gap, Flint Hill, and the Sperryville Rescue Squad quickly responded.
Students feeling ill were checked by the emergency personnel. Some with breathing difficulties were given oxygen, and 39 students were transported to either Culpeper Memorial Hospital or Fauquier Hospital. School personnel tried to notify all involved parents.
Around 12:30 school was closed for the day. Because of the intertwined bus schedules, the high school was also closed.
The air quality of the building was tested by the emergency services and hazardous materials workers between noon and 1 p.m. The tests revealed “no hazardous or flammable materials,” said Supt. Gangel. As a precaution, the school remained closed the next day to give
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