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Rochester Catholic Schools Evacuate After Concerning Phone Call
Rochester Catholic Schools dismissed students early after two out-of-state bomb threat calls; law enforcement confirmed no credible danger following thorough campus clearance.
- On Thursday, Rochester Catholic Schools evacuated Holy Spirit Catholic School to Gibbs Elementary after bomb threats targeted the district office and the school, prompting early dismissal for all students.
- Police said the calls fit a national 'swatting' pattern, with investigators finding no credible threat and confirming out-of-state callers amid concern after the Aug. 27 shooting.
- Rochester Police Department arrived about 9 a.m. with Olmsted County emergency management, Rochester Fire, and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service responding; parents were asked to pick up students at Gibbs Elementary by 9:45 a.m.
- Officials confirmed emergency teams cleared campuses and Rochester Catholic Schools President Tina Monosmith said classes will resume Friday morning, thanking responders for their swift collaboration.
- Rochester Catholic Schools noted it was the second secure mode in eight days, other district schools closed at staggered times on Thursday, while Rochester Public Schools reported no threats.
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Bomb threats close Rochester’s Catholic schools; may be part of a national ‘swatting’ trend - Austin Daily Herald
By Molly Castle Work Rochester Catholic Schools dismissed students early in the school day Thursday after receiving a bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax. The Rochester Police Department said at a news conference Thursday morning that the school system’s main office received a threatening phone call at about 9 a.m., and moments later, another bomb threat call was made to Holy Spirit Catholic School. Rochester Catholic Schools said it evacua…
Duluth News Tribune
Rochester Catholic Schools dismiss early after threat
ROCHESTER — Rochester Catholic Schools were in a “precautionary secure mode” following a "concerning phone call" made to at least two of its schools on Thursday, Sept. 4. The school system "confirmed that all locations are safe," according to an email message sent to parents. "However, out of an abundance of caution and in response to a concerning phone call," school was dismissed early. Rochester Catholic Schools President Tina Monosmith in a s…
Bomb threats close Rochester’s Catholic schools; may be part of a national ‘swatting’ trend
All five Catholic schools in Rochester dismissed students Thursday morning, and one school was evacuated, after the school system's main office and Holy Spirit elementary school received bomb threats.
Holy Spirit Catholic School evacuated; all RCS schools dismiss early
RCS has "confirmed that all locations are safe," according to a message to parents from RCS. Rochester police said the preliminary investigation shows the calls "did not originate in Minnesota."
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