KIRKLAND, Wash. — A bomb threat prompted an evacuation and early dismissal at Lake Washington High School on Friday morning, according to school officials.
In a message sent to families, students, and staff at 10:05 a.m., the school announced that it would remain closed for the rest of the day due to the incident.
The threat came in the form of a phone call made to the school office before classes began, claiming there was a bomb inside one of the restrooms.
Administrators immediately evacuated the building and contacted 911. Officers from the Kirkland Police Department responded and quickly secured the campus.
“All restrooms were locked,” the message stated, as officers conducted a thorough search of those areas.
Police then expanded their search to the entire school building.
Officials said the investigation into the source of the threat is ongoing.
Because of the time needed to complete the building-wide search and the fact that many students and staff had not yet arrived on campus, school leaders decided it was not feasible to hold classes for the day.
Students were allowed to leave campus and go home. Families were given the option to pick up their children from the school.
Students who left belongings inside the building were advised to notify a school administrator to arrange for retrieval.
School officials thanked the community for its patience and emphasized that all threats to student and staff safety are taken seriously.
Lake Washington High School is working with Kirkland Police as the investigation continues.
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