Students are being allowed to leave early Tuesday from Ligon Middle School in Raleigh following an evacuation for a threat that turned out to be unfounded.
Students and staff were initially evacuated from the downtown Raleigh school before later being relocated to the gymnasium, according to updates posted on the school’s website. Wake County school security and law enforcement determined there was no threat to the school after completing a check of the building, according to Ligon.
Delays expected picking up students
Parents who wish to pick up their students early should follow the carpool line into the parking lot on Church Street. Parents should bring their identification. Students being picked up early will leave from the gym.
Ligon warned parents that if they check their student out early then they should anticipate delays due to increased traffic around the campus…