Hudson Elementary Students Bussed to High School Following Evacuation

Update: 3:45 p.m.
A school spokesman confirmed students were evacuated after a gas smell was detected. Fire officials said there was no apparent problem. The gas company recommended evacuation until the source could be detected. All 635 students were bussed to Alvirne High School where, due to midterms, there was plenty of room for the kids.

In the meantime, the gas smell was tracked to the kitchen where the problem was fixed. Students spent the day at Alvirne and were bussed home from there. 

Update 12 p.m. 

Posted by Town of Hudson NH Emergency Management: 
Nottingham West students have been relocated to Alvirne High School due to a smell of gas in the building. Fire Department personnel are on scene investigating. Early dismissal is not necessary as classes and lunch will be served at Alvirne. If you choose to dismiss your child, the School District requests that you wait until after 10:30am to allow the buses to arrive at Alvirne. Please contact the school district for more information at 886-1260 (Alvirne).

10 a.m.
This just posted by Hudson Police via Facebook:

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF NOTTINGHAM WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS***
Due to an odor of gas in the school, all students are being transported to the Alvirne High School gymnasium via bus. This is a precautionary measure as members of the Hudson Fire Department are on scene and evaluating the situation.

We'll bring you more information as it becomes available.