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Mount Vernon High School was evacuated on Tuesday, Sept. 28 after the undisclosed threat was made, with students allowed to re-enter the building at approximately 3 p.m.
School officials said that the threat was made at approximately 1 p.m., but did not disclose what the threat was or through what means it was delivered.
Emergency personnel searched the building for any suspicious devices, but no credible threat was discovered.
“Please be advised that a bomb threat was made at MVHS shortly before 1 (p.m.),” district officials posted in a message to the community. “The building was promptly evacuated and is currently being swept for possible devices by law enforcement.
“We have implemented an emergency early dismissal for all MVHS staff and students.”
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