The Hamilton police investigation is still on as to who made several threatening phone calls about a possible bomb threat.
“Due to an abundance of caution, students were dismissed early from the high school’s main campus,” Holbrook said. He said students and staff who did not have the opportunity to re-enter the building to pick up personal belongings can do so between now and 6 p.m. today. Items not picked up will be secured in the building until Wednesday.
“The district’s top priority is the safety of our school community,” the superintendent said. “We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior and once identified, we fully support the prosecution and discipline of the individuals involved. Our commitment to safety and discipline is unwavering, and we will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our students and staff.”
Hamilton Police Department had officers and detectives at the high school’s main campus on Eaton Avenue this morning and afternoon after a bomb threat forced the first day of school to end early.
The calls came in around 12:30 p.m. today, according to the school district.
The city school district has a staggered start to the 2024-2025 school year with students whose last names begin with A through K attending today. Students with names L through Z attending the main campus should report to school as scheduled.
All students will report to school as scheduled on Wednesday.
Hamilton Police Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler said in addition to a number of police officers and detectives at the school campus assisting with the evacuation and sweep, the department reached out to other Butler County agencies to assist.
All after-school programs for today at Hamilton High School Main Campus are canceled. Hamilton High School’s main campus is the only one impacted.
Holbrook said earlier today, “As additional information is uncovered, we will communicate it through our school messenger system.”
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