Hicksville High School Had Delay On Tuesday Due To Threat, Cleared By Law Enforcement: District Officials

HICKSVILLE, NY — Hicksville High School had a 2-hour delay on Tuesday morning after an alert was sent out districtwide about a potential threat.

Hicksville Public Schools sent a message at approximately 6:40 a.m. on March 10 stating that the "district was made aware of an unspecified threat involving Hicksville High Shool."

The district said that at that time, the threat had not been substantiated, but "out of an abundance of caution and in coordination with local law enforcement, we have taken precautionary steps this morning."

Authorities conducted an investigation and safety sweep of the building, and HHS students who were already on school buses were temporarily routed to the Hicksville Middle School, the district said.

HHS families were notified there would be a two-hour delay and once the building was fully cleared by law enforcement, the students would be able to return to the school.

At approximately 7:50 a.m., the district sent out another message that the high school had been cleared by law enforcement and the "reported threat was determined to be unsubstantiated."

"The Nassau County Police Department in partnership with Emergency Service Unit, Bomb Squad, and Homeland Security has completed its investigation and has cleared the building," the message said.

Students were allowed to return to HHS and report to period 3 at 9:40 a.m. and will be following the two-hour delay schedule. Students who were routed to the middle school were walked to the high school by staff.

The district said they appreciate the swift response of the NCPD, partner agencies, and the cooperation of students, staff, and families.

"The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority," the district said.