Elementary schools evacuate, colleges go virtual in Springfield after receiving bomb threats

Two elementary schools in Springfield, Ohio, were evacuated and two colleges transitioned to online learning on Monday after they received bomb threats.

The threats come after Springfield's city hall, and other elementary schools in the area were evacuated last week because of bomb threats related to reports that illegal Haitian immigrants are allegedly kidnapping and eating pets in the small Ohio town.

The Springfield City School District on Monday told CNN that students at Simon Kenton and Kenwood Elementary Schools were evacuated and sent to an alternate location because of the bomb threats received by city police.

“These are the fifth and sixth SCSD buildings to be targeted by recent threats within the last week,” the school district said.

Students at Wittenberg University and Clark State College also had their classes moved online because of shooting and bomb threats via email. The alleged campus shooting threat at Wittenberg referenced targeting Haitian students.

“We understand the anxiety that such incidents can cause and we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and care,” Clark State said in a statement. “We will always prioritize the safety and wellness of our students, employees and community. We appreciate your understanding during this challenging time.”

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just the News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.