Amid concerns regarding a possible weapon on campus, as reported by officials, Windermere High School went into a "hold" this morning. This safety measure temporarily restricted movement as Orange County deputies conducted a thorough investigation. The incident details were initially scarce, with no confirmation on whether anything was discovered during the search. As the school community braced for answers, no injuries were reported, ensuring parents that students and staff remained unharmed, according to WPXI.
Following several tense hours, the situation at Windermere High began to clarify. Principal Andrew Leftakis informed parents that the hold was lifted just before midday, allowing school activities to resume. "The hold has been lifted, and we have resumed normal operations," Leftakis conveyed to parents. A student under suspicion was located off-campus by law enforcement, and importantly, no weapon was found on their person or within school grounds. The identity of the student believed to be carrying a weapon remains undisclosed, as stated in a news update by Orange Observer.
During the hold, a precautionary measure less severe than a lockdown, students continued their studies within the confines of their current locations. The restriction prevented entry to or exit from campus buildings, shaping a tense backdrop to the classroom instructions. Despite the circumstances, the school administration underscored that the safety of their attendees was not compromised during the hold.
