UPDATE: 3:29 p.m., Thursday:
William Penn Middle School Principal Christopher Becker sent the following statement to parents:
Today, May 26th, the sixth grade students from William Penn Middle School participated in an end-of-year field trip to a Trenton Thunder baseball game. Upon their return to school at approximately 1:00 p.m., a number of students exhibited symptoms of heat-related illness.
School nurses responded and treated these students. Parents were contacted, and approximately 15 students were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation and possible treatment.
All parents are encouraged to ensure that their children are adequately hydrated on days when temperatures are unusually high. For parents of students who attended this trip today you are encouraged to monitor your children for any symptoms related to heat illness (weakness, nausea, headache, dizziness, or blurred vision). Should you notice any of these symptoms you are encouraged to contact your health care provider.
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Original Post:
Ambulances responded to Pennsbury’s William Penn Middle School for several students who were feeling ill.
At least three ambulances began responding to the school, which serves students from the Levittown-area, shortly before 1:30 p.m. Thursday. A source told LevittownNow.com the majority of the students were complaining of symptoms that appeared to be related to heat fatigue.
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There were various unconfirmed reports that indicated that students had spent time outside before any reported feeling ill. A calendar on the middle school’s website shows no scheduled school-wide outdoor events set for Thursday.
6abc reported 14 students were taken to the hospital and six others were be tended to by medics.
