UPDATE- McDowell County Schools says the River Side and Sandy River campus has been cleared by emergency officials and has been confirmed to be safe.
The school system is urging families to talk to their children about the seriousness of threats. Law enforcement is still investigating and will hold the person responsible for the theft accountable.
BRADSHAW, WV (WOAY) –Â Students at River View High School and Sandy River Middle School in McDowell County have been dismissed early today after being evacuated due to a bomb threat.
The school system says students were loaded onto their regular buses between 12:15 and 12:30 this afternoon. Parents are asked not to come to the school in interest of keeping the bus loop clear.
The evacuation came after staff found a graffiti bomb threat on the wall. All students were evaculated safely. First responders and emergency management are on scene handling the situation.
The school system said it will continue to provide updates. It also applauded students and staff for following safety protocols.
Those responsible will be punished to the fullest extent of the law, the school system says.
