North Platte High School was evacuated Monday morning following a reported bomb threat, with students safely moved to Bauer Field as law enforcement responded.
According to school officials, the evacuation took place at 9:36 a.m. after a concerning phone call was received. Parents were first notified at 9:43 a.m.
In an initial statement obtained by North Platte Post, NPHS Principal Cory Spotanski said, “North Platte High School performed an evacuation at 9:36 A.M. This was per the guidance of police. We did have law enforcement arrive on site.”
The North Platte Police Department is on scene and continues to investigate. A police drone could be seen flying over the school’s parking lot as officers assess the area.
All students have been accounted for and are safe.
At 10:03 a.m., school officials announced plans for a controlled release of students. The release began at 10:15 a.m., allowing parents to pick up their children in stages from designated gates near Bauer Field.
Authorities have not released additional details about the nature of the threat at this time.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.