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Middle School Closure Due to Snakes in Fitness Center

Rattlesnakes, not jump ropes, temporarily halt activities at Camino Real Middle School gym in Las Cruces.

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Gym Infiltrated by Snakes: Middle School Forced to Shut Down Due to Reptile Invasion

Middle School Closure Due to Snakes in Fitness Center

Rattlesnakes Force Temporary Closure of Gym in Las Vegas Middle School

The gym at Camino Real Middle School in Las Vegas has been closed due to the presence of rattlesnakes, according to Michelle Ronga, the athletic director of Las Cruces Public Schools. The school district has not yet announced a plan for resolving the rattlesnake issue.

Ronga stated that the gym was closed as a precaution due to safety concerns. She also mentioned that they thought there might be a hole, but they are not sure if the den is under the gym. The exact number of rattlesnakes involved is still not specified.

Superintendent Greg Ewing of Las Cruces Public Schools indicated that they are not sure if it's an infestation, but the gym was closed for a short period of time due to rattlesnakes. The school district is still uncertain if it's an infestation or if there's a den of rattlesnakes under the gym.

The gym closure is affecting the physical education classes at Camino Real Middle School. No information is available on whether the gym will be inspected for rattlesnakes before reopening.

The incident has caused concern among parents and students at Camino Real Middle School. The school remains part of Las Cruces Public Schools. The decision to keep the gym closed is being made as a precaution until they are no longer concerned about the rattlesnake presence.

The location of the den, if it exists, is not specified. The school district has not yet provided any updates on when the gym might reopen. The gym will remain closed until they are no longer concerned about the rattlesnake presence.

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