Another apparent 'swatting' threat leads to evacuation of Glenbard West High School
For the second time in a week, students have been evacuated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn Wednesday as police investigated a new bomb threat in another suspected case of"swatting," authorities said.
The Glenbard West office received a message that suggested a bomb threat to the school at about 11:35 a.m., Principal Peter Monaghan wrote in a message to families. "While we believe this is likely another 'swatting' call, designed to instill panic within our school, in an abundance of caution, we are yet again implementing our off-site evacuation plan immediately," Monaghan wrote.
"Swatting" refers to when someone makes a prank call in hopes of drawing a large contingent of law enforcement to a particular address. Police said they were notified at about 11:30 a.m. and advised people to stay out of the area. The school also advised parents and families to avoid driving toward campus.
Students were dismissed early last Thursday after someone called in a bomb threat to the Glenbard switchboard in a suspected"swatting" hoax.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Glenbard West High School evacuated after bomb threat, Glen Ellyn police sayStudents at Glenbard West High School were evacuated last Thursday morning as Glen Ellyn police investigated a bomb threat, as well.
Read more »
Police investigating second bomb threat at Glenbard West High SchoolGlenbard West High School was evacuated for a second time in less than a week after another bomb threat Thursday morning.
Read more »
West Islip High School senior runs for School BoardThe candidate, Quinn Bedell is an 18-year old high school senior is running for the seat of his late mentor.
Read more »
Katy's Seven Lakes High School and Seven Lakes Middle School lock down liftedTwo Katy ISD schools were put on lockdown as of Monday while police investigated a potential threat.
Read more »
Freehold Regional High School District cutting bus service for thousands of students next school yearFreehold Regional High School District is cutting bus service for 3,000 students next school year.
Read more »
West Virginia principal startled by bear in school dumpsterA principal at a West Virginia elementary school had a little bear scare on Monday when the animal jumped out of a dumpster near campus.
Read more »