REDMOND, OR -- Ridgeview High school in Redmond went into lockdown earlier this morning due to what is being described as a potential hazard. Redmond Police secured the facility and the school day has resumed.
District officials say the lockdown began at about 8 a.m. when a student shared that a threat to the school had been made by a person via text. The lockdown lasted 12 minutes, when students, staff and visitors were instructed to move out of site, lock doors, turn off lights and stay quiet.
Once the source of the threat was located, off campus, police and administrators released the lockdown protocol. Redmond Police say there is no further threat.
The school has made counselors available to any student or staff who may need additional assistance.
