Covington Middle School parents file suit over carbon monoxide, ask that building be closed

Covington Middle School parents file suit over carbon monoxide, ask that building be closed

The attorney representing parents of four Covington Middle School students filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools after a carbon monoxide leak and recurring bad smells, demanding that the current facility be closed. A hearing scheduled for April 23 at the Alleghany County Circuit Court will consider several temporary injunction requests of the plaintiffs, including:Closing the CMS building, used for students bet…

Covington Middle Falls to Lylburn Downing in Hard-Fought Match - The Virginian Review

LEXINGTON, Va. (VR) – The Covington Middle School boys soccer team showed heart and hustle on the field Tuesday evening but came up short in a 5-1 loss to Lylburn Downing Middle School. Despite the final score, the game was a test of resilience for Covington, who battled throughout the match against a well-organized and […] The post Covington Middle Falls to Lylburn Downing in Hard-Fought Match appeared first on The Virginian Review.

Suit seeks temporary closure of Covington Middle School

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools superintendent Kim Halterman addresses the media at a press conference Wednesday morning in the family life center at First Christian Church in Covington. The press conference was held to release the results of environmental testing performed at Coving-ton Middle School since an incident Jan. 31 resulted in students and staff members complaining of elevated carbon monoxide levels and related health concerns. Th…