View Ridge Elementary in Bremerton no longer in lockdown after threat; police investigating

View Ridge Elementary was in lockdown Friday after receiving a threatening phone call in the morning, according to a joint statement from Bremerton Police and the Bremerton School District.

After receiving the call from an unknown source, the school immediately went into lockdown, and law enforcement arrived quickly to assess the situation.

The district said that students continued their regular activities inside their classrooms, all students and staff remained inside the building, and no visitors were allowed in.

“We understand that threats – even if they are not credible – can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for students, families, and staff,” the district wrote in a statement to families.

They added that the safety of students and staff is their top priority.

At 2:20 p.m., the lockdown was lifted. According to Bremerton police, the threat was not credible and the call came from outside the area.

Families and students were asked to remain patient as the investigation continues.