New London School officials say a bomb threat discovered during testing today was quickly investigated and determined not to be credible.
According to Superintendent Chad Wahls, the note was found on the floor of a high school classroom after a group of students had already moved to another testing location.
Administration was immediately notified and took action to keep students and staff safe by securing the group in their current classroom while the situation was assessed.
Officials say the building was not evacuated, as the students from the identified classroom were safely contained and supervised by administrators and law enforcement.
Local law enforcement, along with the school’s resource officer, responded quickly. Within minutes of the note being discovered, a student came forward and admitted to writing it.
The student was detained, questioned, and searched by authorities, and has since been sent home indefinitely pending further review.
School officials say they take all threats seriously and are committed to ensuring student safety. They also thanked students, staff, and local law enforcement for their cooperation.
Superintendent Wahls says the safety and well-being of the school community remains the top priority.