PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 178

LEONARDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL FIRE ALARM

LEONARDTOWN , MD – At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2008 , the fire alarm went off at Leonardtown High School .  Upon investigation, it was determined that a sprinkler head in one of the upstairs restrooms had discharged.  Students were evacuated from the building.  The sprinkler system was secured.  The building was found to be safe for reentry by the fire department.  Students were brought back into the building at approximately 12:00 p.m.   Staff, along with the fire department, cleaned up the water which was in the bathroom, hallway, and several classrooms.  The schedule was adjusted so that all students were provided lunches.  The students will be dismissed at the regularly scheduled time.  The incident is currently under investigation.