More Springfield schools evacuated; Ohio BMV location closed

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — Additional schools in Springfield have been evacuated and closed for Friday.

Springfield City School District

According to the Springfield City School District, students from Perrin Woods and Snowhill elementary schools in Springfield were evacuated during the morning of Sept. 13. The district cites the evacuations were conducted due to “information received from the Springfield Police Division.”

Students from the two schools were taken to another location within the school district. Those students from the affected buildings are going to be part of a “controlled release” from the alternate location to their parents.

Springfield City Schools reports the district also received information from Springfield Police, which prompted Roosevelt Middle School to close before opening for the day.

All impacted buildings have been searched by law enforcement officials, who deemed the buildings safe to enter.

“If credible information is received at any time, the District will enact appropriate safety
protocols,” said Springfield Schools. “All threats to the Springfield City School District are taken seriously and will be prosecuted at the highest levels.”

On Thursday, students were evacuated from Fulton Elementary School in Springfield. The district claimed the evacuation was caused by “information received from the State Fire Marshal.”

Catholic Central – Springfield

Catholic Central School in Springfield also announced its closure for all students. Individuals in grades kindergarten through fifth grade were released at 10 a.m., while children in grades six through 12 were released at 10:15.

The school cited “safety threats of nearby locations” as the decision of the early closure, and that busing was not available.

Clark State College

According to Clark State College, its Brinkman Building in Springfield is closed on Sept. 13. The location was also closed on Sept. 12.

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

An official from the Springfield Police Division confirmed to 2 NEWS that at least one Springfield location of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is closed.

This story is developing.

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