KIPP VOICE Academy, KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy, and KIPP Bold City High School are also under lockdown
KIPP Bold City High School under lockdown. (WJXT, Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threat involving KIPP Bold City High School, a KIPP spokesperson said.
Officials said all students and staff are safe, but out of caution, KIPP VOICE Academy, KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy, and KIPP Bold City High School are under lockdown while JSO investigates.
Students were standing on the football field, but they have since returned inside.
People are asked to not come to the campuses and families will be notified when JSO clears the situation and shares more information.
This story will be updated when we learn more.
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