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A shelter-in-place order that was issued at a Capital District school Wednesday, Sept. 7, has been lifted.
In Rensselaer County, the Hoosick Falls Central School, located on Route 22 in Hoosick Falls, announced that an earlier "safety situation" directly across the street from campus was over.
"We do not have any additional details, but have been told that we are allowed to resume classes as normal," the district said in a Facebook post to parents just before 12:30 p.m.
"The students, faculty and staff conducted themselves in an exemplary manner following all safety protocols without incident. Thank you to everyone at this time."
Hoosick Falls Police confirmed to Daily Voice that officers responded to an “incident” directly across the street from the school, but would not provide additional details.
Original report:
A Capital District school was ordering students and staff to shelter in place Wednesday, Sept. 7, due to nearby police activity.
In Rensselaer County, the Hoosick Falls Central School, located on Route 22 in Hoosick Falls, cited a “safety situation” at a location across the street for activating its shelter-in-place protocol.
“Law enforcement is currently handling the situation,” the district said in a Facebook post to parents just after 11 a.m.
During a shelter-in-place order, no students or adults are allowed to enter or leave the building until given permission to lift the protocol by police, the district explained.
Students will remain with their teachers and continue their day with a modified lunch schedule.
The district said it would update parents as soon as it had more information.
Hoosick Falls Police confirmed to Daily Voice that officers were responding to an “incident” directly across the street from the school, but would not provide additional details.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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