Two local school districts share a similar challenge as classes begin for the year.

Mold has been detected in four first-grade classrooms at Chartiers Valley Primary School in Collier Township.

Teachers and staff preparing for classes last week were the first to notice the mold.

After they complained to the administration about air quality on the ground floor, the district brought in a private testing firm that confirmed low-levels of mold.

Parents were notified by letter on Friday as the district sealed off the rooms.

While the school remains open and the district maintains students were never at risk, some neighbors who heard the news still feared the worst:

"I think it is terrible," said neighbor Deb Tropeck. "Kids these days have enough to put up with."

While testing continues, school officials said they have "engaged a team of experts to investigate and advise the district on a permanent solution that will prevent the growth of mold in the primary school."

Also, part of Moon High School is under wraps after mold was found in a bathroom and stairwell.

School officials said the toxic mold is contained, and the district is working on a cleanup plan.

Classes at both schools remain in session.

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