HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Following a multi-hour investigation into a bomb threat at Huntsville High School, an All Clear report has been given by Huntsville ISD.
The bomb threat was initially received around 1:20 p.m. by Huntsville Police via the suicide hotline, with an investigation being launched shortly after to ensure there was no threat. Huntsville High School was evacuated for safety, with other Huntsville ISD buildings being put on SECURE status as a precautionary measure.
An All Clear message was given by security and law enforcement around 4:15 p.m. The investigation also caused all after school activities and extracurriculars at Huntsville High School and Mance Park Middle School to be cancelled as well.
This isn't the first case of a bomb threat being reported in the area, as schools across Texas have been the subject of falsely reported threats through a number of different online methods that have prompted investigations and suspension of class activities over the past few days.
With the threat cleared, Huntsville ISD is giving students and staff until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday to get their belongings, keys and cars from the school.
The district is also making counselors available to students that found the incident distressing or need someone to talk to. A statement about their plans moving forward can be found below as well:
"We are committed to collaborating closely with local law enforcement agencies to enhance the safety protocols and communications strategies. Our goal is to continuously improve our response plans for situations like this.
We express our gratitude for your cooperation and understanding during this challenging time. Your trust in us is invaluable as we work together to maintain a safe and secure environment for our school community.
We will keep you updated as any new information becomes available. Thank you for your ongoing support."
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