BEAUMONT, Texas — The lockout has been lifted at Vincent Middle School and Amelia Elementary are after a 'possible threat,' according to a Beaumont ISD spokesperson.
Students were evacuated from Vincent Middle School in Beaumont, and 'safety protocols have been initiated.' Students at Amelia Elementary were also on a lockout.
According to BISD, administrators were told about a threat written on a bathroom stall about a 'possible explosive device.'
The campus was searched by 'Beaumont Fire Marshal and the district's explosive detection K9 and no threat was found.'
All students are safe and accounted for according to the spokesperson.
Parents were asked to stay away from campus until an all-clear is given.
Vincent is located at 350 Eldridge Dr., near McLean St.
Amelia is on Major Dr., close to Hwy. 90 west of I-10.
The spokesperson said in a statement to 12News, "Students should be aware that all threats are taken very seriously and will not be tolerated."
From a 3:36 p.m. Beaumont ISD news release:
Earlier this afternoon administrators at Vincent Middle School were made aware of a threat written on a restroom stall regarding a possible explosive device. Safety protocols were initiated and BISD Police Department was contacted. The campus was searched by the Beaumont Fire Marshall and the district’s explosive detection K9 and no threat was found. The lockout at both Vincent Middle School and Amelia Elementary School have now been lifted. Students should be aware that all threats are taken very seriously and will not be tolerated. The safety and security of our students is a top priority and the investigation is ongoing.
From a Beaumont ISD news release:
Currently, students at Vincent Middle School have been evacuated due to a possible threat. Safety protocols have been initiated and an investigation is underway with BISD Police Department, Beaumont Fire Marshall and the district’s explosive detection K9. At this time the campus is under a lockout. All students are safe and accounted for and we are asking that parents stay away from the campus until an all-clear is given. Amelia Elementary is also on a lock-out due to an ongoing investigation at neighboring Vincent Middle School. We are asking that parents stay away from the campus until an all-clear is given.