HIGHLAND, Utah — Timberline Middle School was on a secure hold for a short time on Tuesday after someone called in a threat to the school. The Alpine School District confirmed the threat to FOX 13 News and said it is under investigation.
According to Lone Peak Police, the phone call happened at 11:44 a.m. on Tuesday.
Following the call, school officials started the secure hold and contacted police to investigate. Police say they determined the threat wasn't legitimate and allowed the school to resume normal operations.
The school was in a secure hold, meaning students were all accounted for, and the exterior doors to the school were locked. The secure status was lifted in the afternoon after the building and surrounding area were cleared by police.
Officers will remain at the school for the remainder of the day.
FOX 13 News is reaching out to the Lone Peak Police Department for more information.
