USD 489

“All USD 489 staff and students are safe after lockdown procedures were in effect at O’Loughlin Elementary, Westside, and the Learning Center on Thursday, October 20, 2016. At no time were any USD 489 students or staff in any direct threat.

“At approximately 2:33 p.m., O’Loughlin Elementary School was notified by the Hays Police Department to enter into lockdown.  Police identified an escaped suspect was on foot in the area near the three district campuses.  School district officials notified parents that lockdown procedures were in effect at O’Loughlin Elementary School, Westside, and the Learning Center.

“The district received notification from law enforcement at 2:57 p.m. giving the all-clear. District officials notified parents of the all-clear as soon as it was received. Students were able to dismiss on time at both O’Loughlin, Westside, and the Learning Center.”