UPDATE at 8:42 a.m.

A minor gas leak was detected at Hays Middle School Wed. morning, confirmed Hays USD 489 in a voicemail to parents. Midwest Energy crews addressed the problem and the building has been cleared for reentry.

Students and staff are returning to HMS at this time.

All scheduled activities for HMS students will go on as scheduled.

UPDATE at 8:20 a.m.

Hays USD 489 has sent a voice mail update to parents saying Hays Middle School students and staff have been relocated to nearby Wilson School as the reported odor of natural gas is investigated by emergency personnel and Midwest Energy,

First responders and Midwest Energy are on site at Hays Middle School, 201 W. 29th,  this morning at about 8 a.m. investigating a possible gas leak.

Emergency scanner traffic reports indicate someone in the building smelled what they thought was a natural gas odor.

Students were evacuated and taken across the street.

Stay with Hays Post and Eagle Radio for updates as they become available.