Update: State Police Give The All-Clear, Christiana High School Lockdown Over

Just moments ago Christiana High School High School sent out the following update regarding the threat made to the school earlier today.

UPDATE: Message from Christiana Campus Principal Sam Postlethwait, October 18, 2018

Dear Christiana Campus Parents and Guardians,

We want to inform you that at approximately 1:10 PM today, the Delaware State Police completed their search and gave an all-clear for the students and the staff to return to the school.

We will dismiss at the normal time and after-school activities will be held as planned.

If you have any questions, please contact the Christina School District Public Information Office at 302-552-2670.

Original Post

Christiana High School High School is currently on lockdown due to a bomb threat according to a statement sent to parents this afternoon.
Statement

“Message from Christiana Campus Principal Sam Postlethwait, October 18, 2018
Please click on the headline above to read an important message from Christiana Principal Sam Postlethwait

Dear Christiana Campus Parents and Guardians,

This message is to inform you about a bomb threat that we received today.

This morning, we received a report of a threat made against the school.

We have evacuated the school and the Delaware State Police will be completing a search.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

If you have any questions, please contact the Christina School District Public Information Office at 302-552-2670.

Sincerely,
Sam Postlethwait”

About Staff Writer

First State Update's Delaware editorial team covers New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County breaking news, political news, and general news stories. We bring the reader the latest news from the Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Rehoboth Beach and all point in between. If you have news to share, email us at [email protected].

View all posts by Staff Writer →