Threat Investigation Delays Scioto Valley Schools Two Hours; Western Pike Open After Another Threat Call

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PIKETON — Scioto Valley Local Schools are on a two-hour delay this morning, Wednesday, October 21, after a security threat; buildings were later cleared by law enforcement, the district announced.

UPDATE (9:13 a.m.): Scioto Valley Local School District posted an update on its Facebook page:

In coordination with local law enforcement, our school buildings have been cleared for students and staff to return safely.
Scioto Valley Local Schools will operate on the previously announced two-hour delay schedule. Please follow normal two-hour delay procedures for transportation and student arrival.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

This story has been updated.

“A security threat is under investigation this morning,” the district posted. “As a precaution, all schools will be under a two hour delay while local law enforcement investigates. We will share updates when more information becomes available. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”

Western Pike Local Schools in Latham also received a threat call this morning but are holding school on a regular schedule.

Update, 7:30 a.m.: Waverly City Schools also received a threat this morning, according to parents notified by the district, but school is running on a regular schedule with no delay. The district has not posted a public statement about it.

“We did have another threat call this morning. We will be having school as scheduled,” the district posted. “We are following the protocol in accordance with recommendations from all levels of law-enforcement. We will check the building and grounds to ensure everyone safety. Thank you.”

As of this morning, Eastern Pike and the Pike County Career Technology Center had not posted any delay or closure, and the Pike County Sheriff’s Office had not posted about the threats.

This morning’s calls follow bomb threats reported at Piketon High School and Western Pike about six days ago.

We are reaching out to the districts and to law enforcement for more information and will update this story as details become available.

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