CLEVELAND — Several members of Lorain High School's marching band were treated at a local emergency room for unspecified "health concerns" experienced during the school's home football game on Friday, according to social media posts and follow-up release from Lorain City Schools.
Lorain City Schools reported over the weekend that the affected students were transported to the emergency room for evaluation as a "precaution" and sent home later that night with their families.
"Following student privacy laws, we are unable to share specific details regarding the individuals involved or their medical conditions. We are handling this matter following our standard health and safety protocols," the district added in its Monday news release.
According to a Monday post, LCS noted that "the students were wearing their summer uniforms (t-shirts and shorts) at the time of the incident. They also wore their rain parkas and hats. Some students may have chosen to take them off."
While the district again acknowledged its inability to comment on specific medical information, it noted that "hypothermia can occur even in 60-degree temperatures when there is wind and rain present."
District officials stressed that there is "no indication that the students did anything wrong or violated any school policies," adding that the incident on Friday is "being treated as an isolated health event."
In addition, LCS said the district's band director has its "full support," noting that "he is incredibly dedicated, he cares deeply for his students, and we are not attributing any blame to him for this incident."
"The students have received appropriate care, and we are continuing to support them and monitor their progress," Lorain City Schools' social media post read. "Please respect the privacy of our students and their families during this time. The health and well-being of our students remain our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all."