NORTHVILLE, Mich. — Northville High School is set to hold classes Wednesday, Nov. 11, with more officers on campus, one day after a phoned-in threat at about 12:24 p.m. on Tuesday sent the building into lockdown and drew a large response from the Northville Township Police Department.
Investigators said early on that the call was likely not credible and resembled hoax threats made recently at other schools across the tri-county area. Officers still searched the school and the grounds around it, bringing in K-9 units, and neighboring law enforcement agencies also came to help. Six Mile Road near the school was closed while crews worked.
Staff followed ALICE emergency procedures and kept students inside until the building was safe. Parents were told to stay away from the campus, and Ward Church at 40000 Six Mile Road was named as the family meeting point. Once the parking lot was cleared, students were released in phases straight from their classrooms and were asked to leave backpacks behind and carry only their phones.
Ridge Wood Elementary held recess indoors as a precaution, while other district schools dismissed on their normal schedule. The same afternoon, Dakota High School in Macomb Township went into lockdown over a separate call.
District leaders said extra support services will be available for students and staff on Wednesday. The investigation remains open, and anyone with information can call the township police department at (248) 349-9400.
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