Derby High School Resumes After Possible Threat
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Derby High School Resumes After Possible Threat
A Derby School official says class will be held at the high school today following a possible bomb threat this morning.
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A Derby School official said class will be held at the high school today following a possible bomb threat this morning.

Shortly after 7 a.m., numerous parents called the KAKE newsroom and said police officers were not allowing students or staff members into the building.

He said Derby Police were immediately notified, and multiple searches were made through the part of the building where the suspect was found. No evidence of suspicious devices were found.

Shortly after 8 a.m., teachers were allowed back into the building. Students had to wait until 8:30 a.m.

Derby parents received this statement from the school district

The safety and security of USD 260 students and staff is of the utmost
importance. There was a break-in at DHS on Wednesday night. A bomb threat was written on a wall. Police secured and searched the building. Students were allowed back in at 8:30 A.M.


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