Update at 9:25 a.m.: Montgomery Blair High in Silver Spring received a bomb threat early Friday morning. As of 9:25 a.m., police had cleared the building and gave Blair administration the to all-clear to resume classes.
Police have given us the all-clear. Staff and students can re-enter the building. Report to period 3. Thank you!
— Renay Johnson (@blairprincipal) October 13, 2023
Update at 8:50 a.m.:
Update: We have a large campus and 19 outside classrooms. Our police partners are checking all areas. If students need to be dismissed, parent / guardians reunification area is at the firehouse next to our school. Classes will resume once we receive the all- clear from police.
— Renay Johnson (@blairprincipal) October 13, 2023
Montgomery Blair High in Silver Spring received a bomb threat early Friday morning.
We received a bomb threat this morning. MC Police are at our school with school security. Students & staff will not be permitted to enter the building until we receive the all-clear directive from the police. Students and staff on campus will be directed to outside areas. 1/2
— Renay Johnson (@blairprincipal) October 13, 2023
Principal Renay Johnson sent a message to the Blair High School community early Friday.
“Montgomery Blair High School has received a bomb threat this morning. Montgomery County Police are at our school with school security. Students and staff will not be permitted to enter the building until we receive the hall-clear directive from the police. Students and staff on campus have been evacuated to outside. areas. You will be updated as more information becomes available.”
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