Kennedy High School Staff and Families Notified to Stay Away From Campus, District Says

Richmond's Kennedy High School temporarily moving classes due to toxic chemical found on campus

Richmond's Kennedy High School has been temporarily closed to students and staff after a toxic chemical was discovered in the campus ground.

Kennedy High School in Richmond closed after toxic vapors found

West Contra Costa County Unified School District officials closed Kennedy High School on Monday

Students expected to return soon. Then a toxic discovery changed everything.

A Northern California high school will remain closed until state environmental officials determine it is safe for students and employees to return after testing detected a hazardous chemical beneath the campus, school officials said. The closure affects Kennedy High School in Richmond, about 20 miles northeast of San Francisco, just weeks before the start of the new academic year, California Post said.

Richmond's Kennedy High School shuts down after vapor test finds toxic chemical

Levels of a toxic chemical were found underneath Richmond's Kennedy High School, prohibiting entry onto campus.

California high school suddenly shuts down after toxic discovery

A high school in Richmond, California, about 20 miles from San Francisco, will temporarily close down until toxic substance control inspectors decide it's safe for students to head back for the new school year.

Kennedy High campus closed due to potential chemical hazard

Kennedy High campus closed due to potential chemical hazard The state Department of Toxic Substances Control told WCCUSD there is "no immediate risk" from the discovery of tetrachloroethylene but further testing is needed.