Public SafetyMonday, October 19
Simms High School was evacuated after a bomb threat, and the search found no threat
The Good Day Great Falls team
If you have a student at Simms High School, here's what we know. Cascade County deputies responded Monday morning after the school received a voicemail about a possible bomb threat, and police were investigating. The sheriff's office said all students are safe and there is no known threat to them.
Three groups are handling the Simms response
| Who | What they did |
|---|---|
| Cascade County Sheriff's Office | Deputies managing the response |
| Malmstrom Air Force Base | Sent a bomb detection dog to search |
| Sun River Valley School District | Evacuated the school, told families |
Sources: NBC Montana, KRTV, KSEN AM 1150
Simms officials said in a letter shared by the sheriff's office that the district office got the threat by telephone at about 7 a.m., and Montana Talks reported the same letter. Staff followed safety protocols, and students waited on heated buses near the student parking lot.
- Fort Shaw Elementary: no threat, the district said
- Parents: welcome to pick up their kids for the day
- District plans to resume school operations once the building is cleared
KRTV's updated report is headlined that Simms reopened after the bomb detection team found no threat.
Simms was evacuated while Fort Shaw Elementary saw no threat
| Place | Status |
|---|---|
| Simms High School | Evacuated; students off campus on buses |
| Fort Shaw Elementary | No threat |
Sources: KRTV, KSEN AM 1150
Sources: Montana Talks, KRTV, NonStop Local Montana, NBC Montana, KSEN AM 1150