Ledyard High School Closed On Friday Due To 'credible Threat Of Danger,' District Says

Ledyard High School is closed on Friday after they mentioned they acquired a “credible threat of danger,” Ledyard Public Schools mentioned.

The district mentioned everyone seems to be secure and the threat is particular to the highschool, in accordance to its web site.

The Ledyard Police Department is on the scene, the constructing is locked down, and all buses have been routed away from campus, in accordance to the district.

“Students who have already been dropped off by out-of-district buses or parents are currently safely indoors and will be dismissed in partnership with the Ledyard Police,” the district mentioned.

All college students who drove to college and people who have been dropped off are additionally being advised to return residence.

All different faculties within the district are open and are working below a beforehand scheduled early launch. The district mentioned elementary college buses might run 5 to 10 minutes late.

Woodstock Middle School and Woodstock Academy are additionally on lockdown due to a state of affairs, in accordance to the faculties.

“Student and staff safety is our number one priority, and while we believe this is most likely a hoax because other districts are experiencing the same call, we must take every threat seriously, and we will send out additional messaging once the state police have cleared everything and allowed us to do so,” mentioned Dr. Lawrence Filippelli, Head of School at Woodstock Academy.

No additional data was instantly accessible.