Bomb Threat Not Credible After Evacuation At Alexandria City High School

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria Police have determined the bomb threat at Alexandria City High School was not credible after an evacuation and early dismissal Wednesday.

The high school's King Street campus was evacuated around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, Executive Principal Alexander Duncan III said in a message to families. Alexandria Police are on scene to investigate with school administrators. Around 1 p.m., Duncan said students would be dismissed for the day, and after-school activities were cancelled.

"Due to the size of the building, it will take a considerable amount of time to search and clear the building, and we are concerned about having students and staff outside of the building with the current temperature," Duncan said.

Alexandria Police conducted a sweep of the high school and determined there was no credible threat. Law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions helped Alexandria Police finish the sweep Wednesday afternoon.

"APD takes all threats to public safety very seriously," police tweeted. "If you see anything suspicious call 911."

Before the dismissal, students were evacuated to designated areas outside, and buses were sent to provide warm areas. High school leadership also Episcopal High School to serve as an evacuation site if the evacuation is extended.

Buses started picking up students at 1 p.m. Families picking up students should meet them at the Woods Avenue entrance for the King Street campus.