Lowell High School in San Francisco was cleared out yesterday after a reported bomb threat, with students and staff evacuated off campus out of what officials called an abundance of caution while police searched the grounds. The district said there were no injuries and told families they would share more details as they become available.
What authorities are saying
According to KTVU, the San Francisco Unified School District reported that "All students and staff are safe." The district said San Francisco police remained on scene through the afternoon as officers continued searching the campus.
Earlier threat report this month
The evacuation follows a separate response in which SFUSD said San Francisco police had investigated an anonymous tip submitted through the district's Say Something reporting system and determined there was no credible threat, although officers still checked the site as a precaution. The district posted that earlier notice on its Lowell High announcements page, which also includes resources for families, per SFUSD.
Past bomb threat evacuations at Lowell
This is not the first time Lowell has had to clear the campus over a reported threat. The school was evacuated on Oct. 7, 2025 after a bomb threat that brought in tactical and K9 units, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. That response, like the March incident, ended with no injuries and an all clear from police.
School climate and recent controversies
The latest scare lands on a campus already under pressure. Last week, a Lowell math teacher was placed on indefinite leave after families complained about offensive quiz questions, a controversy detailed in a Hoodline report. Some parents and students say that a string of safety and conduct issues has strained their confidence in how the district handles incidents at the school.
What families should know
SFUSD says it will keep families updated as more information on the latest threat comes in. Parents and guardians with questions can contact Lowell's administration or reach out to the district's Student Family School Resource Link for support at [email protected] or 415-340-1716 during business hours. For the district's full notice and related resources, families can visit the Lowell High announcements page.
