# Students hospitalized after THC candy wrappers found

> Ten students hospitalized after THC-infused candy wrappers discovered near school.
- Title: Students hospitalized after THC candy wrappers found
- Summary: Ten students hospitalized after THC-infused candy wrappers discovered near school. Ten students were hospitalized after THC-infused candy wrappers were found…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/thc-infused-candy-wrappers-were-found-school-after-10-students-were-hospitalized
- Published: 2026-09-21T20:20:58.442+00:00
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- Topics: pleasure ridge park high school, thc-infused candy, jefferson county public schools, hospitalized students, candy wrappers, kentucky, news, local
## Students hospitalized
Ten students were hospitalized Monday morning after a Kentucky high school building was evacuated due to an environmental concern.
## Students evacuated
All other students were safely evacuated to the school’s big gym where staff monitored them for physical symptoms like nausea and fainting.
## Fire department confirms
The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District confirmed 10 students were hospitalized with no hazardous conditions found in the building.
## THC candy wrappers found
Jefferson County Public Schools reported THC-infused candy wrappers were found in trash cans nearby after students became ill.
## District spokesperson explains
District spokesperson Barnard Baker said some companies package THC products to resemble popular candies, making them appealing to children who may not recognize the difference.
## Isolated incident
The district stated this was an isolated incident, with no indication of gas leaks or environmental hazards in the building.
## Key takeaway

Ten students were hospitalized after THC-infused candy wrappers were found near Pleasure Ridge Park High School, causing physical symptoms including nausea and fainting.