HAMILTON — The recent discovery of what's described as "a small number of bats" at Hamilton Middle School has prompted a delay in the start of the school year.

Fifth through eighth-grade students will now head back to the classroom on September 7 so that the district can take safety precautions, according to a letter sent to parents.

Additional information from the Hamilton School District:

Fifth grade open house and sixth grade orientation will be held in the Washington Elementary gym.

Fifth Grade Open House will be held on August 18 at 2:30 p.m.

Sixth Grade Orientation will be held on August 19 at 2:30 p.m.

All HMS fall sports will still begin on Monday, August 18; however, the location of changing rooms and/or practices has changed to the following:

Football practices will contin

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