Part Of South Campus Floods From Pipe Issue

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – A sprinkler system failure caused flooding Monday in two wings of Lyons Township High School's South Campus, an official said.

Near the performing arts center, a frozen pipe burst, resulting in flooding in the J and C wings, Superintendent Brian Waterman told the school board.

The students first went outside, then officials determined the fieldhouse was safe, he said.

"So we moved 2,000 students into our fieldhouse, which was slightly warmer than outside," the superintendent said.

Most students returned to their classrooms within a half hour, except those with classes in the two flooded wings, he said.

He thanked staff and students for their "composure and navigating through this difficult situation." And building and grounds workers did a good job cleaning up the mess, he said.