6 Teen Girls Suffered Seizure-Like Episodes at School on the Same Day. It Wasn’t the First Time Such Had Happened
6 Teen Girls Suffered Seizure-Like Episodes at School on the Same Day. It Wasn’t the First Time Such Had Happened
Bailey RichardsSun, August 30, 2026 at 4:12 PM UTC
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Colbert County High School in AlabamaCredit: Google -
Six female students at Colbert County High School reportedly experienced seizure-like episodes on Aug. 24, resulting in one hospitalization
A similar incident reportedly occurred at the Leighton, Ala. school last year, prompting an investigation by state health officials
The school district’s superintendent assured that there is no public outbreak, while the cause of the episodes remains unknown
Six teenage girls at an Alabama high school reportedly experienced seizure-like episodes.
On Monday, Aug. 24, the female students, believed to be around 14 years old, experienced the episodes while attending Colbert County High School in Leighton, Ala., NBC affiliate WAFF reported, citing school district officials. One was hospitalized for treatment, while the others stayed at school or left with their respective guardians.
The students reportedly started experiencing the symptoms around the same time.
According to the outlet, a similar incident occurred at the school last year, and Colbert County Schools Superintendent Nathan Fuller appeared to confirm it in a Monday statement about “students experiencing distressing symptoms on campus.”
The Alabama Department of Public Health central officeCredit: Google
The same day as the latest episodes, Fuller confirmed that the “episodes began last school year” in a letter addressed to the Colbert County High School community assuring that there is “no public health outbreak or exposure.”
“I understand that students experiencing distressing symptoms on campus can naturally cause concern,” the superintendent began in Monday’s letter. “I want to personally reassure our community that the safety and well-being of our students is the number one priority of Colbert County High School and Colbert County Schools.”
“When a student experiences distressing symptoms at school, our staff responds immediately, goes above and beyond, and contacts parents of any students involved to provide the opportunity for them to work with staff to determine the best course of action,” Fuller wrote.
The superintendent went on to state that when the “episodes” started last year, he immediately “reached out to” the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and shared what information was available about the incident at that time. He did not state when the first episodes occurred.
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“I have followed up with them continuously, including today,” Fuller said of the state health department. “We have followed all of their recommendations.”
The superintendent also said that he is “limited” in what he is able to share due to the private nature of students’ medical information, and shared a statement on the incidents on behalf of the ADPH.
“During the 2025-2026 school year, several students at Colbert County High School experienced distressing symptoms at school,” an ADPH spokesperson said. “After an extensive review of medical records from the involved students as well as interviews with the involved families, experts from the Alabama Department of Public Health determined that these symptoms were not related to any outbreak or exposure of public health importance.”
“This was performed by ADPH’s own medical officers in consultation with state and national experts,” the department said.
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The cause of the episodes remains to be determined, according to WAFF.
Fuller concluded Monday’s letter by stating that Colbert County High School “remains a safe place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.” “Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with any of our students experiencing any type of hardship,” he wrote. “Thank you for your continued trust and support of our school.”
PEOPLE has reached out to Fuller and an ADPH spokesperson for additional comment.
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