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East Park Elementary to Reopen Wednesday

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Update

Marion County Superintendent Gary Price said East Park Elementary School students will report to school Wednesday.

East Park has been closed since Thursday, February 21 due to the presence of carbon monoxide in the old part of the school.

Faculty met Tuesday morning to adjust classroom arrangements and give their input on the situation.

Price said some classes will double up and some will be held in the auditorium.


Original Story

East Park Elementary in Marion County will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 26.

The school was dismissed early Monday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, Feb. 21 before closing on Friday, Feb. 22.

Crews are working to eliminate the presence of carbon monoxide in the 1912 portion of the building before allowing students to return to the school.

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