Due to fire damage to Marshall High School, no in-person classes will be held in that building on Thursday, November 18.

According to a release from MHS Principal Christy Jones and MPS Superintendent Dr. Carol Maher, at approximately 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, fire broke out in the vicinity of the art room at the high school. The blaze was reported around 12:15 a.m. Thursday, and the Marshall Fire and Police Departments arrived at the scene at 12:19. The fire was extinguished by the time school officials arrived at around 12:40 a.m.

Administrators say, “Because of fire and smoke damage to the building, there will be no in-person classes at Marshall High School on Thursday, November 18. Teachers will post classwork in Google Classroom, and students will need to participate in learning remotely.”

Administrators add, “All other Marshall Public Schools’ buildings will be open and have classes as a normal school day. An announcement will be made early this afternoon communicating the plan for high school classes on Friday.”

An update from the district says all classes at the Saline County Career Center also will be online today. Students are urged to check their Google Classrooms. Administrators also urge students and residents to not go to MHS and SCCC today.