LEBANON, Mo. — A bomb threat triggered an evacuation of Lebanon High School on Wednesday morning, police are reporting.
The Lebanon Police Department says students were transported to a reunification location that was shared directly with parents, as the investigation occurs. The area of Highway 64/N Jefferson Ave near the school was temporarily closed.
The full Lebanon PD Facebook post is below.
A bomb threat was reported earlier this morning at Lebanon High School. As a precaution, the school has been evacuated and students are being transported to a reunification location.
The Lebanon R-3 School District will share reunification location details directly with parents.
All Lebanon High School students and staff remain safe as law enforcement continues their work.
Emergency personnel are on scene and following established safety protocols. This includes preparation for K-9 units to assist in the response.
We take all threats seriously and are working to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Highway 64 in the vicinity of the high school is currently closed.