Water main leak causes closure of Carter G. Woodson Middle School in Hopewell

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- A water main leak at Carter G. Woodson Middle School in Hopewell that requires the water to be shut off has resulted in the school's closure on Tuesday.

At 9:23 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Hopewell City Public Schools announced on social media that a water main leak at Carter G. Woodson Middle School requires the water to be shut off "for an extended period of time."

As a result, the post said the school will be closed for the day while repairs are made.

School buses were reportedly working to pick up students and return them home "as soon as possible."

The post noted that students in Mr. Shelton's class, who had already left for a field trip, will reportedly return home at the regular dismissal time.