Monroe-Woodbury schools placed on lockout due to nearby police activity

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The Monroe-Woodbury School District announced that four schools were placed on lockout status due to law enforcement activity in the area. The lockout, initiated at approximately 10:45 a.m., impacted:

• Monroe-Woodbury High School
• Monroe-Woodbury Middle School
• Central Valley Elementary
• Smith Clove Elementary

The district said all students and staff were safely indoors with classes continuing as usual. During the lockout, access to buildings is restricted. School officials say New York State Police and Woodbury police are handling the situation and that the district will provide updates as more information becomes available. "