MISSOURI CITY, Texas – People at Quail Valley Middle School were evacuated Wednesday after a student used pepper spray in a classroom, officials said.
The incident was reported about 11:15 a.m. at the school on FM 1092 in Missouri City.
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According to a statement from the Fort Bend Independent School District, the chemical quickly moved through the building and several students and staff reported feeling ill because of the smell.
Video from Sky 2 showed at least two people being loaded into ambulances that were parked in front of the school.
Students appeared to be going back in the school about 12:40 p.m.
Below is the full statement from Jeff Post, the school's principal:
"At approximately 11:15 a.m., a student sprayed pepper spray in one of our classrooms, which moved quickly throughout our entire building. Several students and staff members reported feeling ill due to the smell and we quickly evacuated our campus. Students and staff that began feeling ill are being assessed by EMS personnel, and we are thankful that the Missouri City Police Department and EMS responded so quickly. The Fort Bend ISD Police Department has also been notified.
"We will update you when there is more information and when we resume our school day, but I want to assure you that we are taking all necessary steps to keep our students safe, and we are contacting the parents of those affected.
"I am proud of the way our students handled the situation, which is similar to our regular safety drills. Thank you for your continued cooperation, and should you have any questions, please call 281-634-3600."