Edgeworth Teacher Discovers Smoldering Locker

An unusual incident occurred at School today involving a smoke-filled locker, Quaker Valley school officials confirmed.

Martha Smith, spokeswoman, said a teacher smelled smoke as she was returning with her class from recess today. The teacher quickly determined the smell was not coming from a classroom activity, but from a student locker in the fourth-grade wing.  

"School personnel investigated and found smoke emanating from a book and papers.  The materials were immediately removed from the locker," Smith said. 

 The district consulted with  Chief Tim Scott, and called the school resource officer to investigate further.

 Smith said no injuries resulted from the incident, which is being fully investigated to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.

 Any parents with questions or concerns can contact Edgeworth Principal Susan Gentile gentiles@qvsd.org.