Vandalia School Buildings Now Deemed Safe By Law Enforcement

Vandalia, IL-(I-70 Media, Inc.)- From Vandalia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Garrison and Vandalia Police Chief Jeff Ray–

This is Dr. Garrison with Chief Ray. After receiving an online threat, immediate actions were taken to start the evacuation process.  The Vandalia Police Department was assisted by IL Secretary of State Police bomb squad. High school students were evacuated to the junior high. The high school was searched by officers and bomb sniffing dogs. After the buildings were deemed to be secure, the all clear was given to resume school. High school students and staff are returning to VCHS. The Vandalia Police Department with the FBI are continuing the investigation.

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Below is the message distributed by Vandalia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Garrison and Vandalia Police Chief Jeff Ray–

This is Dr. Garrison and Chief Ray. We have an active bomb threat at VCHS. Law enforcement are present. VCHS students are being moved to VJHS. Parents, if you feel you should come pick up your child, please report to the large parking lot off Veterans Street and report to the main entrances of VES and VJHS to pick up students. Students that drive are not allowed to leave without a parent picking them up. Please be patient with us as your child’s safety is of utmost importance to us.