What was supposed to be a routine SAT day at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas ended in a full campus evacuation Saturday, after a bomb threat forced students to abandon their tests and clear the building while police searched every room.
Authorities Sweep Campus, Threat Ruled Not Credible
According to WFAA, the Dallas Police Department notified Richardson ISD about the threat, prompting officers to conduct a room-by-room sweep of Lake Highlands High School. After the search, authorities determined the threat was not credible. Testing was suspended for the day.
The district notice, cited by WFAA, thanked families for their cooperation and stressed that student safety remains a top priority.
College Board To Coordinate Makeup Options
The College Board maintains a test-center closings page and says it updates information frequently, advising students to keep their contact details current. The guidance explains that the organization tracks closures and posts makeup-test and registration options for affected centers, so students are encouraged to monitor their College Board accounts for messages or updates.
District Response And Campus Contacts
Richardson ISD lists campus contact information for Lake Highlands High on its website, including the main office number. Coverage by WFAA quoted the district notice as saying, "please know that we take any potential threat very seriously, and the safety of our students remains our highest priority." Families with questions can call the campus number listed on the district page at Richardson ISD.
Hoax Threats Have Disrupted North Texas Schools
Hoax and phoned-in threats have disrupted North Texas schools this winter, prompting searches and "secure status" operations that strain law enforcement, The Dallas Morning News reported in January. Security experts warn that even non-credible threats can cause lasting emotional stress for students and create logistical headaches for districts.
