RELATED: Statement from USD 489 on short-lived lockdown.

UPDATE, 3:02 p.m.: “Law enforcement has given the district the all-clear to exit out of lockdown for O’Loughlin, Westside and Rockwell campuses. Please commence in picking up your students at their appropriate dismissal times.” — USD 489

Hays Post will update with additional information as details become available.

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USD 489

O’Loughlin Elementary School, Westside and Rockwell campuses are currently on lockdown, according to a release Thursday afternoon just before 3 p.m.

“Hays law enforcement has contacted the schools to go into lockdown procedures. Students will not be dismissed until the all-clear has been given by law enforcement. We will notify parents as soon as the all-clear has been given by law enforcement,” according to the notice.

A separate notice issued by O’Loughlin Elementary noted all students and staff are safe.

Check Hays Post for more as details become available.