Haverhill High School
A bullet was found in a bathroom at Haverhill High School on Monday, prompting the Massachusetts school to be locked down, officials said.
Haverhill police were called to investigate the bullet, Haverhill Public Schools said in a post on social media. Meanwhile, a stay-in-place order was issued, meaning students were being kept in classrooms and no one was allowed in or out of the building.
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The bullet was found in a boys bathroom about 11:37 a.m., Superintendent Margaret Marotta said in a statement. A subsequent sweep of the building, including students' belongings, found nothing concerning.
Class will be in session on Tuesday, though with an increased police presence as a precautionary measure, she said.
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"We extend our sincere gratitude to the Haverhill Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, and Essex County Sheriff’s Department for their swift and professional response. We also appreciate the cooperation of our students, staff, and families throughout the day," Marotta said.
