JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landmark Middle School in Jacksonville was temporarily placed on a code yellow lockdown Tuesday morning, according to school officials.
The school said it is in response to a reported bomb threat. The school was cleared at about 10 a.m., officials said.
Duval Schools officials said all students and staff are safe. The threat occurred as students arrived to school, officials said. Landmark buses, car riders and walkers were diverted to a safe location as a precautionary measure.
Duval County Schools Police and Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating the threat.
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Attention Landmark MS parents & guardians: The school has been placed on a code yellow due to a bomb threat. All students and staff are safe
— DCPS (@DuvalSchools) January 31, 2017
As this threat occurred during arrival, Landmark buses, car riders, and walkers have been diverted to a safe location as a precautionary 1/2
— DCPS (@DuvalSchools) January 31, 2017
measure so the DCPS Police and @JSOPIO may investigate the situation. We will give updates as soon as possible. 2/2
— DCPS (@DuvalSchools) January 31, 2017
LANDMARK MS UPDATE: @JSOPIO and DCPS police have given the “all-clear” & students and staff have resumed normal school activity.
— DCPS (@DuvalSchools) January 31, 2017
We are thankful for the efforts of our law enforcement and appreciate the patience and cooperation of our students, staff, and parents.
— DCPS (@DuvalSchools) January 31, 2017
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