Alaska (KTUU) – The Anchorage School District evacuated multiple schools Wednesday following “several simultaneous threats,” a statement from the district’s Deputy Superintendent Madeline Aguillard reads
No students or staff were injured.
Anchorage police reported that multiple phone calls were made alleging bomb threats at three schools. Officers responded to the calls at 1:22 p.m.
District officials said threats were reported at Airport Heights Elementary, West High School, Romig Middle School, Bartlett High School and Rilke Schule German Immersion School.
Four of the campuses — Airport Heights, West, Romig and Rilke Schule — were initially evacuated before APD officials gave the all-clear to go back inside.
Police said they found “no evidence” of a bomb at any of the schools, adding they believe the threats to be “unfounded.”
Police are still investigating the
The original statement from the school district said evacuated students are with teachers and staff at designated locations and “will share additional information about student reunification, dismissal, and transportation as it becomes available.
“We understand that incidents like this are concerning for students, families, and staff,” Aguillard said in the statement. “Please know that the safety and well-being of our school communities remain our highest priority. We are taking these reports seriously and working closely with law enforcement.
This story was updated to clarify that Rilke Schule German Immersion School was one of the schools that was evacuated, in contrast to previous details given by an ASD spokesperson.
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