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LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT LAMAR HS

  • The lockdown has been lifted at Lamar HS. All students and staff are safe. The school day is continuing.

Updated: Wednesday, February 28, 12:14 p.m.

LAMAR HS CLOSE TO LIFTING LOCKDOWN

  • Lamar HS is getting close to lifting the lockdown. All students/staff are safe. We will update you when the lockdown release begins.

Updated: Wednesday, February 28, 11:37 a.m.

LAMAR HS IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Lamar HS is on lockdown in reference to police activity nearby the school. Please do not come to the campus. We will update you ASAP.

Updated: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2024, 11:26 a.m.

LAMAR HS ACCIDENTALLY PUT ON LOCKDOWN

  • Lamar HS was accidentally put on lockdown by a staff member at 7:53 this morning. The school followed lockdown protocols. The school was given the all clear at 8:23 a.m.

Updated: Tuesday, February 27, 8:29 a.m.

SHELTER LIFTED AT WOOD ES

  • The shelter has been lifted at Wood ES. All students/staff safe. The school day is continuing.

Updated: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 10:51 a.m.

WOOD ES NOW ON SHELTER

Updated: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 10:42 a.m.

WOOD ES ON LOCKDOWN

  • Wood ES is on lockdown due to police activity nearby. Everyone is safe inside the school. We will update you ASAP.

Updated: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.

ARLINGTON ISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BRIEFLY ON LOCKDOWN

  • The Arlington ISD Administration Building was placed on lockdown at 2:18 p.m. The lockdown ended at 2:33. There was no threat to the building as the lockdown was an accident.

Updated: Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 4:27 p.m.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT NICHOLS JH

  • The room-to-room search at Nichols JH is complete, and the lockdown is lifted. All students/staff safe. The school day is continuing.

Updated: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, 11:29 a.m.

NICHOLS JH BEING RELEASED FROM LOCKDOWN

  • Nichols JH is beginning the process of releasing lockdown. It's a room-by-room process. All students/staff are safe.

Updated: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, 11:15 a.m.

UPDATE ON NICHOLS JH LOCKDOWN

  • Nichols JH remains on lockdown but no threat appears to be present at the campus. The process of clearing lockdown should start soon.

Updated: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2024, 10:51 a.m.

NICHOLS JH ON LOCKDOWN

  • Nichols JH is on lockdown because of a report of a possible weapon on campus. Please do not come to campus. We will update ASAP.

Updated: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, 10:39 a.m.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT HILL ES

  • The lockdown at Hill ES has been lifted. The school day is continuing. All students and staff are safe.

Updated: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 9:34 a.m.

LOCKDOWN CLEARED AT HILL ES

  • The lockdown has been cleared at Hill ES. Classes are being checked room-by-room which will take some time. All students/staff are safe.

Updated: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 9:22 a.m.

HILL ES IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Hill ES is on lockdown. Please don't come to the school. Security is on the scene.

Updated: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 8:54 a.m.

HILL ES LOCKDOWN HAS BEEN LIFTED

  • The lockdown at Hill ES has been lifted. They will begin clearing classrooms and then school will resume.

Updated: Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

HILL ES IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Hill ES is on lockdown due to an incident nearby. Staff/students are safe inside building. Please don’t come to campus. Will update ASAP.

Updated: Monday, Sept. 15, 2023, 12:53 p.m.

PEACH ES LOCKDOWN LIFTED

  • The Peach ES lockdown has been lifted and the release is starting. Bus riders will be released first and walkers will be released after.

Updated: Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, 4:11 p.m.

DISMISSAL IS DELAYED

  • Dismissal is delayed due to the domestic dispute nearby. All students/staff are safe. APD is working quickly to resolve the matter.

Updated: Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, 3:40 p.m.

PEACH ES ON LOCKDOWN OUT OF PRECAUTION

Updated: Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, 3:14 p.m.

PEACH ES IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Peach ES is on lockdown because of an incident near the school. APD is at the school. We will update ASAP. Please don’t come to campus.

Updated: Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, 2:54 p.m.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT PATRICK ES

  • The lockdown at Patrick ES has been lifted. All students and staff on campus are safe.

Updated: Monday, August 28, 4:52 p.m.

PATRICK ES ON LOCKDOWN

  • Patrick ES is on lockdown. Please don’t come to the campus. We will update ASAP.

Updated: Aug. 28, 4:36 p.m.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT LAMAR HS

  • The lockdown at LHS has been lifted. All students/staff safe. The school day is continuing. Thank you for your partnership.

Updated: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 9:23 a.m.

UPDATE ON LAMAR HS LOCKDOWN

  • Lamar HS received a phone threat police don't believe is credible. School is beginning the process of clearing the lockdown room-by-room. Everyone is safe.

Updated: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 8:52 a.m.

LAMAR HS IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Lamar HS is on lockdown. APD is on the scene. Please don't come to campus. We will update ASAP.

Updated: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 8:24 a.m.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT ARLINGTON HS

  • The lockdown at Arlington High has been lifted. Classes will dismiss at normal time. All bus riders will be picked up.

Updated: Monday, Aug. 21, 2:55 p.m.

ARLINGTON HS RELEASED FROM LOCKDOWN

  • APD found no credible threat at AHS. Everyone is safe. Clearing classrooms has begun room-by-room and will take time. Will update ASAP.

Updated: Monday, Aug. 21, 2:45 p.m.

UPDATE NO. 3 ON AHS LOCKDOWN

  • APD and additional officers remain on campus at AHS after a phone threat. Dismissal could be delayed. We will keep you updated.

Updated: Monday, Aug. 21, 2:30 p.m.

UPDATE NO. 2 ON AHS LOCKDOWN

  • As APD continues investigating the cause of the lockdown, additional police are on campus at AHS to assist. We will update ASAP.

Updated: Monday, Aug. 21, 2:08 p.m.

UPDATE ON AHS LOCKDOWN

  • APD is investigating a call about a potential threat to AHS. They're on site so don't come to campus at this time. We will update ASAP.

Updated: Monday, Aug. 21, 1:46 p.m.

ARLINGTON HS IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Arlington HS is on lockdown. Please do not come to the campus. We will update you when we have more information. APD is on site.

Updated: Monday, Aug. 21, 1:36 p.m.

SHELTER LIFTED AT WILLIAMS ES

  • The shelter has been lifted at Williams ES. All students and staff are safe and the school day is continuing.

Updated: 1:17 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023

WILLIAMS ES ON SHELTER

  • Williams ES was placed on lockdown for three minutes and transitioned to shelter while APD investigates a popping sound in neighborhood.

Updated: 1:04 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT ADAMS ES

Updated: Thursday, March 23, 2023, 3:45 p.m.

ADAMS ES RELEASED FROM LOCKDOWN

  • Adams ES has started release process from lockdown. Students/staff are safe. We will now clear room-by-room. We will update you ASAP.

Updated: Thursday, March 23, 2023, 3:21 p.m.

ADAMS ES IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Adams ES is on lockdown due to police activity nearby but not on campus. Please don't come to the campus. We will update you ASAP.

Updated: Thursday, March 23, 203, 2:40 p.m.

REUNIFICATION CENTER CLOSED

  • The reunification center at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center is closed. All students brought to the center have been reunited.

Updated: Monday, March 20, 3:40 p.m.

NO CLASSES AT LAMAR TUESDAY

  • There will be no classes for students at Lamar High School on Tuesday, March 21. Staff members will report as normal. All extracurricular events involving Lamar students for Tuesday, March 21, have been postponed.

Updated: Monday, March 20, 1:34 p.m.

REUNIFICATION CENTER FOR LAMAR OPENS AT NOON (CORRECT TIME)

  • A reunification center for Lamar students/families will open at approximately 12 p.m. at the Athletics Complex located at 1001. E. Division. The school is currently in the process of clearing the lockdown.

Updated: Monday, March 20, 10:05 a.m.

REUNIFICATION CENTER FOR LAMAR OPENS AT 10:30 A.M.

  • A reunification center for Lamar students/families will open at approximately 12 p.m. at the Athletics Complex located at 1001. E. Division. The school is currently in the process of clearing the lockdown.

Updated: Monday, March 20, 9:55 a.m.

UPDATE ON LOCKDOWN AT LAMAR HS

  • Lamar HS is in lockdown due to an on-campus shooting. The shooting occurred outside the school. Please avoid campus while APD investigates.

Updated: Monday, March 20, 7:49 a.m.

LAMAR HS IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Lamar HS is on lockdown due to an incident that APD is working. Please do not come to campus. We will update ASAP.

Updated: Monday, March 20, 7:18 a.m.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT ARLINGTON HS

  • The lockdown at AHS has been lifted. The school is working to feed those students who missed lunch. CTC students will remain on campus.

Updated: 2 p.m., Friday, February 17

SCENE SECURE AT ARLINGTON HS

  • Scene secure at AHS. Everyone is safe. Officials clearing rooms class-by-class. This will take time. Will update when lockdown lifted.

Updated: 1:03 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17

ARLINGTON HS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Arlington HS is on lockdown. A police pursuit came onto campus. Suspect is in custody. The lockdown will be released soon.

Updated: 12:27 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT PATRICK ES

  • The lockdown has been lifted at Patrick ES and dismissal is now beginning. Thank you for your patience.

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023, 3:47 p.m.

SCENE SECURE AT PATRICK ES

  • The scene is secure at Patrick ES. Everyone at school is safe. We are clearing classrooms. We will let you know when dismissal begins.

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023, 3:40 p.m.

PATRICK ES LOCKDOWN UPDATE

  • Grand Prairie PD is at Patrick ES. Everyone is safe inside the building. We will update you on dismissal times shortly.

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023, 3:31 p.m.

PATRICK ES ON LOCKDOOWN

  • Patrick ES is on lockdown. Police and security are en route. Please do not come to the campus right now. We will update you ASAP.

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023, 3:22 p.m.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT BOWIE HS

  • The lockdown has been lifted at Bowie HS. Students have now been released to go to their regular classes.

Updated: January 10, 2023, 9:44 a.m.

SCENE SECURE AT BOWIE HS

  • The scene is secure at Bowie HS. The person was an AISD employee. The school will now follow protocols in clearing a lockdown.

Updated: January 10, 2023, 9:27 a.m.

BOWIE HS IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Bowie HS is on lockdown because of a suspicious person on campus. Police are on scene and speaking to the person now. Don't come to campus.

Updated: January 10, 2023, 9:10 a.m.

BRYANT ES SHELTER CLEARED

  • The shelter at Bryant ES has been cleared and school is continuing as normal. Thank you for patience.

Updated: Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, 11:43 a.m.

BRYANT ES ON SHELTER

  • Bryant ES is on shelter. Students and staff are safe, and school is continuing. Please don't come to campus.

Updated: Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, 10:45 a.m.

LOCKDOWN CLEARED AT CARTER JH

  • The lockdown has been cleared at Carter JH and classes are resuming. All students/staff are safe. Thank you for your patience.

Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, 10:06 a.m.

LOCKDOWN RELEASED AT CARTER JH

  • The lockdown at Carter JH has been released. Classes being cleared room-by-room. All students/staff are safe. We will notify when all clear.

Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2022, 10:01 a.m.

CARTER JH UPDATE

  • Carter JH remains on lockdown as APD look for suspect in the neighborhood. All students/staff safe inside. Please don't come to campus.

Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 9:51 a.m.

CARTER JH IS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Carter JH is on lockdown at request of APD due to suspect in the area. Please don't come to campus. We will update you ASAP.

Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 9:42 a.m.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT SAM HOUSTON HS

  • The lockdown at Sam Houston HS has been lifted. All students/staff safe. The school day is continuing. Thank you for your patience.

Updated: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, 12:16 p.m.

LOCKDOWN RELEASED AT SAM HOUSTON HS

  • Lockdown at Sam Houston HS has been released and was triggered accidentally. Everyone is safe. Following protocols to clear classrooms.

Updated: 11:55, Nov. 3

SAM HOUSTON HS REMAINS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Sam Houston HS remains on lockdown. We are working with APD to check the building. Please remain where you are. Will update ASAP.

Updated: 11:40 a.m., November 3

SAM HOUSTON HS ON LOCKDOWN

  • Sam Houston HS is on lockdown. Arlington PD is responding. Please don't come to campus right now. We will update ASAP.

Updated: Nov. 3, 11:21 a.m.

BURGIN ES SHELTER CLEARED

  • The shelter at Burgin ES has been cleared. Dismissal is proceeding at 3:35 as planned. Thank you for your patience.

Updated: Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, 3:30 p.m.

BURGIN ES ON SHELTER

  • Burgin ES is on shelter. All students and staff are safe. Rooms are being cleared per protocols. Will update on impact to dismissal ASAP.

Updated: Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, 3:14 p.m.

BURGIN ES ON LOCKDOWN

Updated: Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, 2:54 p.m.

LOCKDOWN CLEARED AT STARRETT ES

  • The lockdown has been cleared at Starrett Elementary. All students and staff are safe.

Updated: Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, 4:25 p.m.

STARRETT ELEMENTARY ON LOCKDOWN

  • Starrett Elementary is on lockdown. School let out at 12:10 p.m. for early dismissal. Approximately 10 students and staff are on campus and all are safe. Police are on the scene. Please don't come to the campus until further notice.

Updated: Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, 3:35 p.m.

YOUNG JH LOCKDOWN ACCIDENTALLY TRIGGERED

  • A lockdown was accidentally triggered at Young Junior High by a staff member. There was no lockdown or threat to the campus.

Updated: Wednesday, September 21, 8:25 a.m.

Lockdown cleared at Arlington HS

  • The lockdown has been cleared at Arlington HS. All students/staff are safe. Thank you for your patience during the lockdown.

Updated: Thursday, August 25, 5:56 p.m.

Scene secured at Arlington HS

  • The scene has been secured at Arlington HS. APD and AISD staff are going room-to-room to release the lockdown. All students/staff safe.

Updated: Thursday, August 25, 5:09 p.m

Arlington HS on lockdown

  • Arlington HS is on lockdown. APD is on scene. Please don't call or come to campus. We will update ASAP on next steps.

Updated: Thursday, August 25, 4:41 p.m.

All Arlington ISD Schools cleared

  • Sam Houston HS, Arlington HS, Atherton ES and Hale ES have been cleared. Dismissal continues as normal. All students/staff safe.

Updated: Friday, August 19, 2:53 p.m.

Lockdown/shelters being released

  • All schools in lockdown or shelter are in the process of being released by APD. This will take some time, but everyone is safe. Thank you.

Updated: Friday, August 19, 2:03 p.m.

Arlington HS placed on lockdown by mistake

  • Arlington HS was placed on lockdown by mistake. The school must still follow lockdown protocols, which includes clearing the campus room-by-room.

Updated: Friday, August 19, 1:54 p.m.

Lockdowns being cleared at three schools

  • Atherton ES, Hale ES and Sam Houston HS were briefly placed on a lockdown because of police activity in the area. The schools were transitioned to shelter to protect everyone inside the building. The lockdown is being cleared at each campus, which will take time as we go room to room. Everyone is safe. There is no need to come to the schools. We will alert you when the protocols are completed.

Updated: Friday, August 19, 1:50 p.m.

Lockdown cleared at Larson ES

  • Larson ES lockdown cleared. Suspect drove on & immediately off property during police pursuit. Students/staff safe. Classes have resumed.

Updated: August 17, 2022 at 1:53 p.m.

Larson ES is on lockdown

  • Larson ES is on lockdown. No direct threat to campus. Classrooms being cleared. Police pursuing suspect who drove on property and left.

Updated: August 17, 2022 at 1:44 p.m.