Overview

• Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools confirmed the early dismissal at Washington High on Monday morning.
• Staff reported smelling gas outside the building, with no odor detected inside, according to the district.
• The move was described as an abundance-of-caution response during a potential gas leak investigation.
• Emergency or utility crews are assessing the source of the odor, with results pending.
• No injuries or confirmed leak had been reported as of the latest update at 8:41 a.m. CDT.