MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Hutchinson police investigated a reported threat at Central Christian School overnight and determined it was not credible, according to authorities.
Captain Dayton Gates with the Hutchinson Police Department said the school received a threatening message on its voicemail overnight. Officers responded to the campus and conducted a sweep of the building as a precaution and cleared the school after finding no validity to the threat.
Central Christian School notified families through a parent alert, stating that a threat had been made and that police were on scene assisting students in relocating to Union Valley Bible Church as a precaution. The message said officials did not believe the threat was credible but were taking all necessary safety measures and would provide updates as available.
Dr. John Walker, superintendent of Central Christian School, said the matter remains under investigation.
“A threat was made to Central Christian School this morning. This is an ongoing investigation being handled in coordination with the Hutchinson Police Department. Students and staff are safe. At this time, we do not have any additional information to share,” Walker said.
Walker later said that, out of an abundance of caution, school was canceled for the day.