Lakeville North and South close Wednesday after bogus threats, plan Thursday return
Lakeville North and Lakeville South High Schools in Lakeville were closed Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, after anonymous threats were reported the day before, district leaders said.[1]
District leaders said the closure gives staff time to prepare a "safe and supportive" environment and to ready the buildings for an expected reopening on Thursday, Sept. 24.[1] Police said they found no validity to either threat, but the investigation into the source is ongoing.[1] Lakeville North students remained in class Tuesday and were released at the normal time after the building was cleared, while Lakeville South students were evacuated to a nearby church.[1]
Initial news coverage Tuesday described lockdowns and evacuations at the two high schools as police and district officials responded to the anonymous threats.[2] By Wednesday, officials had characterized the threats as bogus while investigators continued to search for their source.[1]
District leaders said they expect to reopen both schools Thursday as staff finish building checks and prepare supports for students.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- Lakeville North and Lakeville South High Schools were closed Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, after anonymous threats reported Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
- District leaders said the closure was to give staff time to prepare a "safe and supportive" environment and ready buildings for learning for an expected reopening on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
- Police found no validity to either threat, characterizing them as bogus, though the investigation into the source is ongoing.
- Lakeville North students remained in class Tuesday and were released at the normal time after the building was cleared.
- Only Lakeville South students were evacuated Tuesday and relocated to a nearby church.
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- Lakeville North and Lakeville South High Schools will be closed on Wednesday following Tuesday’s anonymous threats.
- District leaders say the closure is to give staff time to prepare a "safe and supportive" environment and ready buildings for learning on Thursday, when they expect to reopen.
- FOX 9 reports police found no validity to either threat, characterizing them as bogus, though the investigation into the source is ongoing.
- Lakeville North students remained in class Tuesday and were released at normal time after the building was cleared; only Lakeville South students were evacuated to a nearby church.