ELGIN, Texas — Elgin High School was placed on lockdown Monday after police notified district administrators of a possible threat, but authorities later determined there was no danger to students or staff.
Shortly after 12:40 p.m., the Elgin Police Department alerted school administrators to a potential threat targeting local high school campuses. District leaders and police acted quickly, placing the campus on lockdown to ensure safety.
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At 12:51 p.m., the district notified parents that students were safe and an investigation was underway. Ten minutes later, the City of Elgin sent a citywide text confirming that Elgin High School students were safe, officers were on scene, and that the situation was not an active shooter. District officials also told parents at 1:03 p.m. that no gun had been discharged and all students remained in their classrooms.
In a letter to parents and families, Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bailey thanked police and school administrators for their quick actions and strict adherence to response protocols, saying their efforts kept students, teachers, and staff safe. Police conducted a thorough investigation and gave the all-clear for classes to resume at 2:20 p.m. Authorities found the threat was not credible and stated students were never in danger.
District leaders reminded families about the seriousness of such threats and stated that anyone, regardless of age, who creates or shares a threat can face arrest and serious disciplinary consequences.
A car fire near the area produced some smoke but was not related to any school or the threat, and the city sent a separate text update to clarify this at 2:05 p.m.