[HenleyMatters] Letter from Dr. Coughlin

[Hashisaki]

March 20, 2007

Dear Henley Middle School Families.

When we have a change in our regular school day schedule, we notify  
parents as soon as possible.  Today we had a safety incident we want  
to inform you about to ensure you have the facts to use when talking  
with your family.

Today at approximately 2:50 p.m., a written bomb threat was found and  
we evacuated our campus.  Students and staff evacuated Henley and  
walked to neighboring Brownsville Elementary School.  Albemarle  
Police Department immediately responded to conduct a search.

Henley students were dismissed for the day at Brownsville.  Students  
belongings and homework remained at Henley.  Students were notified  
that they will not have access to these items until tomorrow.  We  
will send an update to parents tonight through our Emergency  
Notification System.  We also will post an update on our school  
website (http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/school/ 
school.php?sectiondetailid=173&sc_id=1174425524), and on the  
Division's School hotline at 296-5886.

Albemarle County Police are working to identify the person who made  
the bomb threat.  Making a bomb threat is a felony crime.  Were the  
caller to be an Albemarle county Public Schools student, the division  
would pursue its own investigation in parallel to a criminal  
investigation.  The school division investigation would be conducted  
following policies for student discipline and may include  
consequences up to expulsion.

I commend our students and staff for taking today's evacuation very  
seriously.  Students were cooperative and orderly as they left and  
returned to campus.  Our school extends its appreciation to our  
neighbors at Brownsville for welcoming us onto their campus and  
providing us with excellent support.  Should you have any questions,  
please contact the school office at (434) 823-4393.

Sincerely,
Dr. Anne Coughlin
Principal
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