LCS Superintendent Edwards releases statement regarding Thursday’s incidents
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Following incidents at E.C. Glass High School and Linkhorne Middle School, Lynchburg City Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Edwards has released a statement.
Early morning Thursday, two separate incidents occurred at E.C. Glass High School and Linkhorne Middle School, leading to evacuations at both schools and arrests of two students at E.C. Glass and another 14-year-old in connection to the incident at Linkhorne.
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As a result, Superintendent Dr. Edwards released the following statement to all LCS families and staff:
Dear LCS Community,
I’m writing to share important updates about two separate incidents that occurred in our schools today. At Lynchburg City Schools (LCS), the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our highest priority.
During morning arrival, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to E.C. Glass High School (ECG) after two individuals were found to be trespassing on school property overnight. For the safety of everyone, students were kept outside while LPD investigated, and the decision was made to dismiss ECG early. Two students were found inside the building during the search, taken into custody, and charged with trespassing.
Later, in an unrelated incident, a threatening note was found by a student, prompting an evacuation at Linkhorne Middle School (LMS). For the safety of the students, the school was initially evacuated, then dismissed for the day. One student was taken into custody and charged with making a bomb threat.
Out of an abundance of caution, Linkhorne Elementary School (LES) was placed under Restricted Entry and Exit during the LMS dismissal. There were no safety concerns directly related to LES, and school activities resumed as normal.
LPD, along with LCS, Liberty University Police Department, and Virginia State Police, conducted thorough searches of both schools, confirming they were safe for everyone. We want to commend local law enforcement agencies for their quick response.
We understand that these events can cause anxiety and concern. I want to assure you that LCS is fully committed to protecting the safety of our students. These behaviors are unacceptable and disrupt the educational experience for all students. We ask for your support in speaking with your children about making smart choices and the significant consequences their actions may have.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation today. Together, we can maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all.Superintendent Edwards
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