Shaker Heights High School Went Through Lockdown Over Multiple Bomb Threats

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH - Shake Heights High School received three bomb threats the morning of Nov. 14 from anonymous sources. Police swept the building and students were let out early as part of the district's emergency protocol.

The district says it is possible the threats are related to last week's social media incident that saw two students land in hot water with the administration for allegedly exposing a classmate's racism.

“We take these things very seriously. We are fully cooperating with the police,” said Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Jr., school superintendent in a statement. “We are saddened that people have taken it upon themselves to disrupt our educational process. We will get through this together.”

Shaker Heights High School went into lockdown as a precaution at 10:45 a.m. today following a report of a possible threat, according to a message on the school district's website. The Shaker Heights Police Department is searching the building. They did not find any evidence of a credible threat. Students and staff will remain in lockdown until the police conclude their search and give the all-clear.

Due to the threat, all students at Shaker Heights High were dismissed early. The students were asked to go home at 12:10 p.m. If students are unable to go home, they will report to Woodbury Field to await pickup by their parents. The Field is located along South Woodland Road.

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