Prince George's County school officials say they are investigating complaints about air quality at a public elementary school.
Parent Phyllis Wright told News4 she has kept her two daughters home from school since Wednesday because she believes there is mold at District Heights Elementary School.
"I'm hurt not only for my children. I'm hurt for the 500 other children that goes there," Wright said.
She said she complained to the school after she volunteered at the school on Monday.
"Two teachers, said to the other one -- one said 'I'm sick.' The other one said it's because of the mold that's in the building," Wright said.
Prince George's County Public Schools sent a letter home to parents on Friday saying there is work underway to assess and improve the air
"Prince George’s County Public Schools is aware of indoor air quality concerns at District Heights Elementary School. Work is currently underway by our Building Services staff to assess and improve air quality," a spokesperson for the school system said in a statement to News4.
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District Heights Commissioner Johnathan Medlock said the school system took Wright's complain seriously.
"They did reach out and acted immediately to try to resolve whatever the issue was," Medlock said.
A spokesperson for the school district said a officials have conducted a mold test. The school is waiting for the test results.
On Monday, the school will host a community meeting to talk about the air quality concerns and the steps the school system is taking.
