Emergency Response at Woodland Elementary

From the Ohio Department of Education: "The Ohio Department of Education has been notified by Ohio Homeland Security of a number of bomb threats which have occurred at several schools in Ohio. Schools should continue to follow their established safety plans, which includes working with local law enforcement. Parents and students should always be alert and report anything that may seem unusual to their school district or law enforcement. Click here to read the statement from the Ohio Fusion Center Network and direct any technical questions to them or to your local first responders." https://saferschools.ohio.gov/sites/default/files/2015_266_FOUO_Possible_SWATTING_Event_ALERT.pdf
A bomb threat was received this morning, Wednesday, October 7, at Woodland Elementary School. The building and area were thoroughly searched by local law enforcement and nothing was found. Our school is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all our students. We strive to clearly communicate with parents about safety issues whenever they arise.

The bomb threat was received via phone by one of our staff members just before 10:30 this morning. Based on the information received in the threat, the building was immediately put in lockdown and Perrysburg Police were called. It is likely that this is part of a rash of phony threats that have recently been sweeping across our state. The Perrysburg Police department is investigating the threat. All of our schools are now in a modified lockdown, where students may still move from class-to-class but there is no outside recess and additional staff members have been assigned to cover entrances and exits to ensure we are aware of anyone attempting to enter or approach our school buildings.

Classes will continue as usual for the rest of the day. The increased police presence experienced today will continue tomorrow in and around our schools. Counselors will be available if any students would like to talk to someone about this event.

All threats to our school or students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. We want all parents and guardians to have this information so you can discuss it with your child and emphasize the seriousness of this issue. If you discover anything that can assist in the investigation, please contact us immediately.

Please feel free to contact Superintendent Thomas L. Hosler at 419-874-9131 or [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.