Bucks County high school evacuated after four students suddenly fall ill
A high school in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was evacuated after four students reported feeling ill at the same time.
According to officials, around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, a student at Pennridge High School reported feeling ill. Over the next 15 minutes, three other students exhibited similar symptoms in that area of the building.
Officials said school nurses responded immediately and started treating all four students.
At 10:20 a.m., officials said out of an abundance of caution, a fire alarm was sounded, and the building and adjacent district office were evacuated.
According to officials, by 10:50 a.m., firefighters had cleared the building, with no threat of a gas leak or other danger to staff and students.
All ventilation systems were inspected, and all carbon monoxide tests returned negative results.
By 11 a.m., officials reported that all students and staff had returned to the building, and classes resumed.
At this time, it is unclear why the four students fell ill.
