LELAND HIGH SCHOOL PLACED ON LOCKDOWN: STUDENTS AND STAFF SAFE, OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE INCIDENT
Leland High School in Leland, North Carolina, was placed on mandatory lockdown on November 7, 2023, according to a Facebook post by Cruz-Elena Austin. The shelter-in-place order also affected Bret Harte Middle School. Although there has been no official report from the school, Austin’s post confirmed that all students and staff are safe.
The lockdown was implemented as a precautionary measure, and officials are currently investigating the incident. Details regarding the reason behind the lockdown have not been released yet. The school administration and local authorities are working together to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Austin’s post expressed relief that her child, Alida Nunez, was safe, but also concern because she arrived home late from the bus. The post read: “GLAD MY Alida Nunez IS SAFE… WAS WORRIED CAUSE SHE CAME HOME LATE FROM THE BUS. [SJUSD] Leland High School and Bret Harte Middle School are under shelter-in-place. All students and staff are safe. More information will be provided once it becomes available.”
The investigation is ongoing, and officials will provide updates as more information becomes available. The safety of students and staff is the top priority, and the school administration is working to ensure that the incident is thoroughly investigated and resolved.
In summary, Leland High School and Bret Harte Middle School were placed on lockdown due to an unspecified incident. All students and staff are safe, and officials are investigating the matter. The school administration will provide updates as more information becomes available.
