Lakeridge Middle School in Bonney Lake was closed Thursday morning when construction fumes entered the building. Classes were cancelled for the day and students and staff were sent home.

The following is a notice posted on the Sumner School District Web site, updated at 9:49 a.m.

“Classes are canceled today at Lakeridge Middle School. Diesel fumes from the contractor working on the site entered the school. All students are safe and have been moved to the gym or other areas of the school as a precaution. The air circulation system is shut down to prevent further fumes from circulating through the building.

Families are asked to pick up their child at school as soon as possible. Please enter the school through the main entrance; there will be three areas designated for student release. Students will be released to parents or authorized adults, please remember to bring photo id.

Additional information about school operations tomorrow will be posted the Web site and the District Hotline at 253-891-6001 for updates.”