UPDATE: Police are assisting with a controlled dismissal of Gunston Middle School. Parents should refer to @APSVirginia email for additional information regarding dismissal.
.@AbingdonGIFT is currently on Secure the Building due to police activity in the area. Access to the school is limited, and families are not able pick up Extended Day students at this time. We will update families when they can access the school
FINAL: All clear has been given after police responded to telephone threat to ‘shoot up’ Yorktown High School. No evidence of a crime was located at the school. No injuries were reported. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. (1/2)
UPDATE: The investigation continues and police remain on scene conducting a cautionary search of the building. As students are evacuated, those who are being picked up will be sent to the Knights of Columbus. Students who are normally bused will be sent home via bus.
UPDATE: Police are beginning to evacuate students from Yorktown High School. They will be bused to the Knights of Columbus for reunification with parents. No injuries have been reported.
UPDATE: Yorktown High School remains on lockdown. Parents wishing to pick up their children who attend Yorktown High School should report to the Knights of Columbus located at 5115 Little Falls Road.
@APSVirginia will maintain our current mask requirement for students, staff and visitors. Masks 😷 required inside our facilities and on school buses. Full post ➡️ https://t.co/VNWoSQKPeF
The following is from ACPD regarding a bus accident near @APSDrew. There are no student injuries and we are waiting for Police and EMS to release the students who were on the bus. Additional details will be communicated to families.
Along with @ArlingtonVA and @amazonnews, we announced that @ACHSmavericks will be getting a permanent home in Amazon's PenPlace development in Pentagon City. Read more about the announcement ==> https://t.co/dEQJ9V2MDY
Mandatory staff vaccinations and our universal mask requirement are two of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are vital ways we are working to keep our schools open and safe for all. https://t.co/BGgOGEuJzg
At the request of @AlexandriaVAGov and @ArlingtonVA, I am declaring a 6PM to 6AM curfew in these jurisdictions, with limited exceptions.
I am also issuing a State of Emergency in Virginia, so we can continue to respond.
Thank you to @TanniaTalento and @NancyVanDoren for your dedication and service to our students and community. You will be greatly missed! Best wishes in your next chapter.