KATY, Texas – Students at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy are being evacuated due to pepper spray in the air, Katy ISD officials confirm.
Fans were used to clear the fumes after the pepper spray was released in the girls' bathroom.
The Willowfork Fire Department responded to the scene.
The information was confirmed in a letter sent to parents on Monday.
Dear Cinco Ranch High School Parents/Guardians and Staff,
The purpose of this message is to inform you that Cinco Ranch High School is currently being evacuated due to pepper spray in the air. The sections most affected by the pepper spray are 1600 and 2600, however, the entire building was immediately evacuated, and the Fire Department is currently en route to the school.
Please know that pepper spray is a prohibited item on campus, and an investigation will be conducted by the Katy ISD Police Department. Please use this incident as a teachable moment with your children to remind them about dangerous materials, like pepper spray. Rather than touching such items, we urge students to report them to an adult immediately.
The safety of our students is one of our highest priorities. With your help, we will continue our commitment to creating a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning for your child.
Katy ISD