Just prior to the Lockout, superintendent Jon Tienhaara received word from South Bend Police Chief Dave Eastham about a threat. The threat was made from a student who attends a neighboring school and allegedly was directed toward a South Bend student. At the time, the whereabouts of the student who made the threat were unknown.
Upon receiving this information, a decision was made to go into an immediate Lockout at all SB campus buildings. Within two minutes, all school exterior doors were secured and students and staff were safe in class and in normal operation.
At approximately 10:30, South Bend police were notified that the threat was NOT directed at a South Bend student. Instead, the threat was directed toward a student at a neighboring district. Police Chief Eastham reported to South Bend administrators that no South Bend students were in danger. After confirmation, the Lockout was ended.
South Bend School District wishes to thank Chief Eastham and the Pacific County Sheriff's Office for their immediate action from the perceived threat made toward our school. Due to preparation efforts made by South Bend teachers, staff members, and administrators, we were able to act swiftly and effectively, securing our students from the perceived outside danger.
Further information on the Standard Response Protocol used by South Bend School District can be found by clicking here.
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact your school office or superintendent Tienhaara at 360-875-6041.
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