ATTENTION: SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR WMHS STUDENTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 4

TEXT OF A PHONE MESSAGE SENT OUT AT 8:15 THIS EVENING:

Good evening, this is Woburn High School principal Finigan calling to inform you of a low level threat that was found on a girls’ bathroom stall today at WMHS. A custodian reported the writing to the main office and we immediately notified the Woburn Police Department.  In conjunction with the Woburn Police Department, the State Police and the regional School Threat Assessment Response Team, we are conducting an investigation into the origin of the message.

The safety of our students and staff are our top priority and therefore, in accordance with our school safety plans, we will take the following safety precautions:

Tonight, school and police personnel will conduct a thorough search of the building utilizing trained canines.

• While students may bring books and belongings to school tomorrow, we ask that students not take backpacks, book bags or athletic bags to school on Thursday, March 4^th.  Any bags or pocketbooks brought to school by students will have to be turned over to school administration and will be searched, held, and returned later in the day. Students who bring lunch should bring it in a clear plastic bag.
• On Thursday morning we will have a controlled entrance to the school.  Students will be directed to enter school though the main entrance or the drop-off area in the rear of the building.   No other entrances will be available.  The doors to the school will not open until 7:10.  WMHS staff will monitor these entrances to ensure that students abide by the guidelines outlined above.

All attendance rules will apply for Thursday, March 4^th.  We will continue to notify you in the days ahead with more information.  .

The Police Department and our office will continue the investigation to determine the person or persons responsible.  When identified, the responsible individuals will be held fully accountable by our school system and prosecuted through the courts.

Further information will be posted at this site as needed