High School in Niagara County Evacuated; Threat Deemed Non-Credible

A written threat discovered at Lockport High School on Friday afternoon prompted an evacuation of students and staff, but authorities later determined there was no legitimate danger.

According to Lockport City School District Superintendent Dr. Mathis Calvin III, the note was found on the floor of a classroom shortly after 2pm, just before the end of the school day. Staff immediately reported the message to school administrators who initiated emergency protocols out of an abundance of caution. Students and staff were relocated to the nearby Kenan Center while the school underwent a full security sweep.

Dr. Calvin emphasized the district’s commitment to student safety, stating that all threats are taken seriously and thoroughly investigated in accordance with the district's code of conduct.

Following the investigation, no credible threat was found. As a precaution, all after-school events were canceled for the remainder of the day.

This incident comes just two days after an unrelated, non-credible threat was made by a student on TikTok. At this time, district officials say there is no indication they are connected.

High School in Niagara County Evacuated; Threat Deemed Non-Credible