UPDATE: The threat at Rockville High School has been determined not valid. Students, faculty, and staff are returning to the building.
Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 12:09pm on Monday, October 23:
“MCPD is now investigating a bomb threat at Rockville HS. Students, faculty, and staff have evacuated the building. Officers are looking into the validity of the report.”
MCPD announced at 11:23am that a bomb threat was also made against Blair High School (51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring). That incident is still being investigated. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
UPDATE: Officers are still searching Blair HS. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/9GgpZtcTHg
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) October 23, 2023
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