(KAIR)--The Atchison public schools are without phone service Friday afternoon, with work underway to get it restored. 

According to a text alert, sent to patrons of USD 409 shortly before 12:25 Friday afternoon, an AT&T circuit is down across the district, meaning no phone service at the Atchison High School, Central School, the Atchison Middle School, and the Board of Education Office. 

The alert said AT&T, aware of the issue, is working to fix the problem.