SACRAMENTO — Classrooms at John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento were evacuated Friday after some students received threats, Principal David Van Natten said.
— SCUSDKennedy (@SCUSDKennedy) March 16, 2018
Van Natten said there was an increased police presence at the campus Friday.
Police said the threats were sent via text message to some students. The messages made reference to bombs on campus, according to investigators.
Students were taken to the Elks Lodge on Riverside Boulevard. The school says some students may have walked home.
Students were directed to the Elks Lodge on Riverside. Several students may have walked home. Please check with your son or daughter via cell phone
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The nature of the threats involved bombs, but a search of the campus came up empty, police said.
The school will continue to post updates on their Twitter account.
SPD officers onscene Kennedy H.S. regarding threats made by a student. School is being evacuated as a precaution with students relocating to Elks Lodge – 6446 Riverside Blvd. Parents may pick up their children there. PIO enroute. pic.twitter.com/umBqBEqcIl
— Sacramento Police (@SacPolice) March 16, 2018
