Six 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School in Alabama experienced seizure-like episodes at the same time Monday morning. One student was taken to the hospital, while the other five stayed at school or went home with their parents. It is the second time this type of incident has happened at the school since the 2025-26 school year began, leaving parents concerned and officials searching for answers.
The Alabama Department of Public Health conducted an extensive review, including medical records and interviews with families. Their conclusion: there is no outbreak, no exposure, and no public health threat. Superintendent Nathan Fuller says the school has followed every recommendation from health officials. However, the cause of the episodes has not been determined, which is understandably unsettling for the community.
This story is a reminder that unexplained medical events can happen anywhere, even in our own schools. Health experts point to the possibility of mass psychogenic illness, where shared stress or anxiety can trigger physical symptoms in a group. Whatever the cause, the students are safe and being monitored. What questions would you want answered if this happened at your child’s school?
