UPDATE, 3 p.m. | The lockdown earlier Monday at Mason Elementary School has been lifted following an investigation from police.
A school district spokesperson said police determined the threat wasn’t credible. Students were set to be dismissed as normal.
“We know this situation was frightening, especially for our students and for the staff who care for them,” the district said in a letter to parents, adding that counselors and additional staff would be made available for those needing help to process the incident. “Moments like this can feel overwhelming, and we want you to know how seriously we take that experience.”…