UPDATE: Pinelands Regional School District Closed For Third Day For 'Air Testing'

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ - Students in the Pinelands Regional School District will have another more day off on Thursday, as air testing in the school buildings continues, an official said.

Dr. Cheryl Stevenson posted an update on Wednesday that TII Environmental had conducted tests to make sure no asbestos or volatile organic chemicals were present in the district buildings.

Asbestos samples were found to be within "federal and state standards," Stevenson said in the post.

The remaining air quality test results are expected back on Oct. 5, so district schools will also be closed on Oct. 5, she said.

Stevenson said she was acting on behalf of Interim Superintendent Dr. MaryAnn Banks.

Tranportation will still be provided for all vocational school students and students who attend out of district schools, Stevenson said.

Athletic events and practices will still take place, but students will only be permitted in locker rooms and the outside field areas, she said.

Anyone with questions can contact Stevenson at 609-296-3106, ext. 3282, or by e-mail at CStevenson@prsdnj.org.ons

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