Martin County High School receives third bomb threat in eight days
The latest incident referenced two buildings.
STUART, Fla. —
Martin County High School received another threat through the state’s FortifyFL reporting system, the third bomb threat involving our campus this week, the school district said Friday afternoon.
“I recognize that you have heard from me repeatedly this week regarding safety-related disruptions on our campus,” Principal Lori Vogel said in a message to families.
The latest threat referenced two specific buildings, requiring students and staff to be evacuated while law enforcement conducted a thorough search. Students and staff were relocated to other areas of campus during the response.
No devices were found.
On Monday, students and staff were evacuated after a bomb threat prompted a response from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Eight days ago, students and staff were evacuated in the afternoon after a bomb threat was received via email, according to school officials.
In a message sent to families, school officials said all buildings were being evacuated at the direction of law enforcement while authorities investigate the threat.
Vogel noted the seriousness of the threats.
“Every threat must be taken seriously,” the principal said. “Each report generates a significant law enforcement response, disrupts instruction, displaces students and staff, and creates understandable concern throughout our school community. Unlike many situations that may require an emergency response, the behavior prompting these repeated disruptions is entirely avoidable.
“It cannot continue. We need our families as partners in addressing this behavior. Please speak directly with your children about the seriousness and far-reaching impact of making or participating in a false threat.”
The message added: “What a student may view as a joke or a temporary way to avoid class can have widespread consequences for an entire campus and community. FortifyFL is an important safety resource. Students and families who become aware of a credible threat—or who have a legitimate reason to believe questionable, dangerous or criminal activity may be occurring—should continue to report that information through FortifyFL.
Information about submitting a report is available on our school’s and the School District’s websites.
“However, FortifyFL must never be used to submit information that someone knows to be false,” the message said. “The District has zero tolerance for anyone who knowingly misuses the platform or participates in making a false threat. Any individual found responsible will face severe school disciplinary consequences and potential criminal charges.”
The principal concluded: “We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing that false threats are neither harmless nor funny. They place an unacceptable burden on students, employees, families, law enforcement and the broader community—and they must stop. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious matter and for partnering with us to maintain a safe, orderly learning environment for every student and staff member at Martin County High School.”
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