Potential bomb threat forced Beatrice middle school students to evacuate

BEATRICE, Neb. (KLKN) — Beatrice Middle School students were forced to evacuate Wednesday morning.

Beatrice superintendent Jason Alexander said the district became aware of a potential bomb threat at the school and evacuated students to a safe location.

Alexander said the school took immediate precautionary measures aligned with its protocol and are now working with Beatrice Police during the investigation.

The Nebraska State Patrol and Beatrice Police Department conducted a sweep of all the district schools, including the middle school, and deems all buildings were safe.

“Parents were asked for their patience and cooperation as we worked through this matter,” Alexander said in a media release on Wednesday. “They were asked to avoid coming to the school at that time so emergency personnel could do their jobs effectively.

“The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.”

Students were released to their parents at around 11 a.m.