LOGAN – A bomb threat is delaying the start of classes for Logan High students Tuesday morning. The treat was discovered overnight on social media, prompt law enforcement to respond to the school and clear the campus.
In a post on social media, the Logan City School District says local law enforcement officials learned of an Instagram post including a bomb threat directed at Logan High overnight. Authorities immediately began investigating with federal officials to identify the perpetrator and ensure the safety of the school.
The school district explained that bomb-sniffing dogs have been at the school for the last few hours to assist authorities in completing a safety check of the campus, including the Logan City Rec Center.
Classes at Logan High will be delayed two hours, meaning they will start at 10 a.m. Tuesday. All school buses will follow their normal routes but delayed by two hours.
School will still be dismissed at 2:45 p.m.
The district’s elementary schools and Mount Logan Middle School will follow their normal schedules.
“We are grateful to all of the law enforcement and school officials who have been working through the night to ensure the safety of our students and employees. We will have an increased police presence at Logan High throughout the day to monitor the situation. We recognize that this news may create stress and concern for students. Staff will be available throughout the day to meet with students who need to process their concerns in order to feel comfortable at school,” the district says.
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