The Herricks School District has announced that the high school and middle school are currently on lockdown. Officials say police are currently investigating the situation.
UPDATE: 2:58 P.M. – The Herricks lockdown has ended as police have cleared the school.
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What Happened?
Herricks Middle School and Herricks High School are on lockdown as of Tuesday afternoon while police are investigating a “situation,” the school reports.
According to a message on the Herricks Public Schools website, everyone is safe and an update will be provided when more information is available. Nassau County Police responded to the school at around 1 p.m. and the investigation is ongoing.
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One source says the lockdown was forced when a student threatened to harm another with a firearm.
Police are on the scene and a helicopter is circling the area. Students are also reportedly hiding under desks during the lockdown.
As of 2:20 P.M. EST, police were entering classrooms and telling students and faculty that everything is okay.
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Dr. Fino Celano, Superintendent of Herrick Public Schools said: “Please be assured that all students and staff are safe and this is a precautionary measure as the police conduct their investigation. Our students’ safety and security is the district’s top priority. As such, dismissal at both buildings will not occur until the lockdown has been lifted.”
Herricks Union Free School District
The Herricks Union Free School District is a school district located in western Nassau County on Long Island, in New York State. The school in Herricks was established in 1813, making it one of the oldest in Nassau County.
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