Fort Worth ISD said multiple campuses received threatening emails Friday. District officials say the threat was sent to other entities in the area.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth ISD says police have given them the ‘all-clear’ after several campuses received threatening emails Friday afternoon.
In a social media post, Fort Worth ISD officials said the email was regarding a bomb threat.
In an updated version of the post, the district says the emails were sent to Paschal High School, Overton Park Elementary School, Boulevard Heights, and McLean 6th Grade.
The district did add that at this time, they do not have information indicating a confirmed threat to any campus. The district said other local schools and agencies reported receiving similar messages.
The district said campuses followed established safety protocols while law enforcement was assessing the threat.
Officials wanted to extend their appreciation for the public’s patience as teams worked with law enforcement. They also extended their thanks to first responders, campus staff, students, and families for their cooperation and support.