PROVO, Utah — Provo police say they have not found any credible threat to Provo High School after a suspicious phone call placed the school on lockdown. According to the district, school is now resuming, and school will follow its normal schedule going forward.
The Provo Police Department is still investigating the call and will have an increased police presence at the school for the remainder of the day.
While the school, buses, and lunch will resume their normal schedule for students, district officials say any parent who wants to excuse their children for the day is welcome to do so. Additionally, social workers will be available to students if needed.
According to Provo police, the Metro Communications Center received the threatening call at 7:32 a.m. on Monday. In the call, the caller, who wasn't identified, stated they were at the school and would kill themselves and others.
Police officers searched the school and found no suspicious people. The investigation is ongoing.
"We understand these types of incidents can be frightening for students and guardians alike," Provo police wrote. "We want to remind our community that our department will always respond to, and investigate, threats toward our schools, their students, and staff. We appreciate the community’s patience and support while we carried out our duties."
