Founders Academy in Leander was evacuated Friday after a bomb threat touched off a rapid response from school officials and police. Students and staff were moved out of the building while a heavy law-enforcement presence swept the campus and nearby areas. Officers reported that no explosive devices were found, and investigators said they had not yet determined whether the call was credible. Drivers were urged to steer clear of the area while the checks wrapped up.
What the police and the school said
According to CBS Austin, the Leander Police Department deployed a large number of officers to the Founders Academy campus after the threat came in. The outlet reports that school officials evacuated the building while investigators searched the grounds and the surrounding area. No explosive devices were located, and the investigation remains active. Founders Classical Academy of Leander is a charter campus at 1303 Leander Drive, per the Texas Tribune.
Area schools have faced similar threats
This is the latest in a series of recent campus scares in the Leander area. Earlier in January, Leander High School went into lockdown while officers swept parking areas and set up a reunification point for families, as reported in Bomb Scare Locks Down Leander High.
Investigation and legal consequences
Authorities have not released any suspect information and say the investigation is ongoing, according to CBS Austin. The city’s fire marshal notes that knowingly reporting a false bomb or fire is a crime and that threats made against schools can be charged as state jail felonies, underscoring the serious legal stakes for anyone who makes a hoax call, according to the Leander fire marshal's office.
How families can get updates
Leander ISD and local police remain the official sources for reunification and safety information. Families are urged to rely on district alerts and law enforcement communication channels for verified updates. The Leander ISD Police Department also maintains campus safety resources and contact information on its website at Leander ISD Police.
