APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Appleton say they received a tip Monday morning regarding a possible bomb threat at the Appleton East High School.
According to a release from the Appleton Police Department, while no school was in session due to the President’s Day holiday, a small number of students and staff were inside the building at the time the tip came in.
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Officers took the threat seriously and conducted a safety check of the building, ultimately determining the bomb threat to not be credible.
We take all threats seriously and respond with an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the community. We appreciate the cooperation of school personnel and those who reported the information. If you see something, say something.
The Appleton Police Department
No other information is available at this time.
