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Ten students hospitalized after illness at Pleasure Ridge Park High School

Louisville, KentuckyPublished 21 Sep 2026

Fire crews found no gas leak after students fell ill Monday morning in the school's tech building. The district later said THC-infused candy wrappers were in nearby trash cans and asked doctors whether that played a role.

On the morning of Sept. 21, 2026, students at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville fell ill with nausea, headache, and fainting. The tech building was evacuated and other students went to the gym. A school letter said six students were taken to a hospital; fire officials later said 10 were hospitalized and six more were checked and declined transport. MetroSafe logged the call at 8:37 a.m. Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Chief Jason Meiman said crews found no gas leak or other hazard. The district said THC-infused candy wrappers were in nearby trash and asked doctors whether that contributed. Officials called it an isolated incident. The cause was not confirmed.

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Students at Pleasure Ridge Park High School were taken to a hospital Monday.

MetroSafe said crews were called to the school at 8:37 a.m.

MetroSafe said the call came in as a medical run.

A school letter said six students were taken to a hospital.

Ten students were hospitalized.

Students had nausea, headaches, and fainting.

The incident was at the school's tech building.

A building at Pleasure Ridge Park High School was evacuated.

The school described an environmental concern at the tech building.

Other students were taken to the school gym.

Investigators found no environmental hazard in the building.

THC-infused candy wrappers were found in nearby trash.

The district asked medical personnel whether the candy may have contributed to the illnesses.

Officials said they believe the incident was isolated.

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A district statement said some companies package THC products to resemble popular candy, which can appeal to children.

Louisville Courier Journal

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A later letter did not provide a number.

School officials said Louisville Gas & Electric, JCPS Police, the Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District, and the local health department investigated the area.

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WLKY

10 PRP High School students hospitalized after suddenly falling ill; cause still unknown

Alex Suckow

Published 21 Sep 2026 accessed 21 Sep 2026

Facts

The reason was still unknown.

Six students were checked out but declined transport.

PRP Fire said it worked with JCPS Safety and Security, Louisville Metro Police Department, LG&E, and the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.

Officials have not confirmed whether the THC wrappers were involved.

The school is encouraging parents to be mindful of how they store marijuana edibles.

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WDRB

THC-infused candy wrappers were found at JCPS high school after 10 students were hospitalized

WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff

Published 21 Sep 2026 accessed 21 Sep 2026

Facts

District leaders later said ten students hospitalized Monday morning may have eaten THC-infused candy.

The response expanded after several people became ill.

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