CHS cleared following Thursday night bomb threat

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School has been cleared, following a bomb threat that was called in to Cullman Police in regards to the school on Thursday night.

An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 7:00 p.m. Cullman Police and school administrators responded immediately to safely evacuate the campus. Police and school employees searched the campus to ensure there was no threat.

Administrators have walked the buildings and all classroom spaces with law enforcement. No potential threat was found.

Cullman Police have also dedicated additional security that will be on campus Friday to ensure the safety of all involved. Police are also conducting a thorough investigation into the source of the call.

Classes at Cullman High School are scheduled to start on time Friday.

“I am thankful for the work of Cullman High Principal Kim Hall to safely evacuate the campus immediately, and the officers of the Cullman Police Department as they worked to respond to this threat and ensure our campus is safe,” Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff said.