Multiple Bomb Threats Prompt School Evacuations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland

Multiple bomb threats have caused significant disruptions at schools across various U.S. communities, prompting immediate emergency responses and investigations. In Worcester, Massachusetts, North High School received a bomb threat by phone, leading to a police and K-9 sweep while classes continued under a hold status until the all-clear was given. Jackson Township, New Jersey, experienced multiple emailed bomb threats targeting several schools, resulting in lockdowns, evacuations of over 7,000 students, and coordinated multi-agency searches, with no devices found but investigations ongoing. Similarly, Havre de Grace Middle and High Schools in Maryland were evacuated after a bomb threat email, with authorities deeming the threat non-credible but emphasizing the serious impact such hoaxes have on school safety and mental health. At Pennsbury High School in Pennsylvania, a student-made threat was reported but considered not credible, leading to police involvement and disciplinary actions. Additionally, Jackson, New Jersey, faced a second bomb threat in days at a private school serving special needs students, triggering evacuations and heightened police presence, illustrating a troubling pattern of threats affecting both public and private educational institutions.