Lockdown at Round Rock High School and McNeil High School lifted

UPDATE: 4:15 p.m. – Round Rock High School and McNeil High School were placed on lockdown for a short time around 3 p.m. while the Round Rock ISD police department investigated alleged threats at both campuses. The lockdowns have since been lifted at both schools. All students and staff were kept safe and secure throughout the entire process.

Round Rock High School and McNeil High School, both part of the Round Rock ISD, have been put on lockdown following the report of an anonymous threat.

The district verified to Channel3 that this precautionary measure was taken around 3 p.m. on Thursday.

Round Rock police have also affirmed their assistance in addressing the threat at Round Rock High School.

Here’s the full statement sent to parents by Round Rock ISD:

RRHS and MHS are on lockdown as Police investigate an anonymous threat. Here is a copy of the letter that parents received.

The safety and security of our students is our top priority. With that in mind, we placed our campus on lockdown at 3 p.m. while the Round Rock ISD police department investigates an alleged threat. The lockdown is still in process.  All students and staff are safe and secure throughout the entire process. 

In an effort to be completely transparent and keep parents and guardians fully informed, I wanted to provide these details and assure you that every precaution is in place to protect our students and staff and we continue to investigate.

This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.