Threat Likely Not Credible At Alexandria High School, Students Dismissed

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria City High School campuses were under secure the building status Tuesday morning as a threat was investigated. Students were dismissed, and a normal school day is expected Wednesday.

The secure the building status applied to the King Street, Minnie Howard, Satellite and Chance for Change campuses. The Alexandria City Public Schools central office was also under secure the building status due to the presence of the Chance for Change campus.

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a "reported threat of violence," according to ACPS. Police officers responded to all four campuses. The threat is not believed to be credible, and normal operations are expected Wednesday at the high school campuses and ACPS central office.

At 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, secure the building status was lifted for student dismissal. However, after-school activities were canceled, including home and away athletic activities.

"We appreciate the work of the Alexandria Police Department," said Principal Peter Balas in an email to families. "The safety and security of our students and staff are a priority, and we look forward to resuming normal operations tomorrow."

Secure the building status means the school day continued as normal inside, but no one was able to enter or leave the school buildings.