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Lakeshore Road Elementary: musty odor traced to blocked air intake, no active mold found
What happened
After families reported a musty smell, an air quality report dated Sept. 29, 2026 found good air quality and no active mold growth at Lakeshore Road Elementary. Staff found damp leaves blocking a fresh-air intake, removed them and cleaned equipment. The testing company will return to check the fix. The school reopened this fall after two years of renovation.
Why it matters to families
Parents and staff worried about mold in a newly renovated building. Follow-up testing will show if the fix worked.
The evidence
The district's Oct. 2, 2026 update and the full report summarize the findings, mold spore counts and the fix.
The source
Lakeshore Road Elementary School air quality testing update (Oct. 2, 2026)See the full record for North Syracuse Central School District.
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