BREAKING: A tense situation at Manchester Elementary School in Windham has been resolved after the school was placed in a “secure status” earlier today due to a report of a suspicious person nearby. RSU 14 Superintendent Christopher Howell confirmed that the alert was triggered on the morning of Tuesday, but classes continued as usual within the school.
The secure status involved locking the school doors and restricting visitor access, creating a heightened sense of caution among parents and staff. However, in a swift and safe resolution, officials reported that the individual in question was an employee at a local business, who posed no threat and was unarmed.
Superintendent Howell praised the community member who reported the suspicious activity, emphasizing the importance of vigilance: “They did the right thing by alerting authorities,” he stated in an afternoon update.
Parents and students can now breathe a sigh of relief as the school returns to normal operations following this false alarm. Howell reassured the community that safety remains the top priority and urged everyone to remain alert for any suspicious activity in the future.
Authorities confirmed that the situation was handled quickly and effectively, allowing classes and activities to proceed without interruption. As the school community regains its sense of normalcy, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of communication and safety measures in local schools.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation as the community reflects on the importance of safety and vigilance.
