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Hoggard High School is in crisis as mold forces closures across key areas — cafeteria, science labs, JROTC, and arts wings — with the district racing to reopen them by month’s end. The outbreak was fueled by summer HVAC “temperature setbacks” meant to cut costs, which backfired under record heat and humidity. Parents and staff are furious over poor communication, prompting a teacher-led demand for transparency. Cleanup costs have hit $470K and could climb, with the district using last year’s savings to cover the shortfall while rethinking energy policies. Superintendent’s upcoming town halls aim to rebuild trust as the school fights to restore normalcy — and prevent this from happening again.

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https://www.whqr.org/local/2026-09-17/mold-closes-several-wings-of-hoggard-high-school-remediation-costs-approach-470-000

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