On Monday, October 5, 2026, at about 11 a.m., Medford High School was evacuated and dismissed for the day after a strong sewer‑gas odor was reported in a hallway. The school district contacted the Medford Fire Department, which investigated the smell and confirmed the need for evacuation.
Following the fire department’s assessment, the district ordered all students and staff to leave the building. The school remained closed for the remainder of the day.