USD 489
Hays USD 489 is asking for assistance in the investigation into a bomb threat Tuesday at Hays Middle School.
At 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Ellis County law enforcement received information about an explosive device at 201 W. 29th — the address of HMS — and the Hays Police Department responded.
Bomb-sniffing dogs guided by the Kansas Highway Patrol found no explosives, HMS reported Tuesday evening.
"Our school district is committed to the safety and education of all our students," HMS Principal Tom Albers said in a message to parents Tuesday evening. "All threats to our school or students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. We wanted you to have the facts so you can discuss them with your child and emphasize the seriousness of this issue.
"The mental health team at HMS will be available for any student who needs help in processing emotions regarding today’s situation," Albers said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call local law enforcement or the school district.
"Safety plans and procedures are in place to protect your children, and those plans worked today to keep students and staff safe," Albers said. "Thank you for your quick response in picking up your student and helping us follow our safety protocols. And thank you to the staff at HMS for their professional response."