Safety Incident Update
April 3, 2023
Update for Martinsburg South Middle School, Martinsburg High School and Berkeley Heights Elementary.
Mark Barney, Principal, South Middle School received a notice of a bomb threat from a student at approximately 10:35 am today. Mr. Barney and his team immediately evacuated students and staff to the football field at Martinsburg High School. Law enforcement responded, and working with bomb dogs, swept the entire school building and cleared South Middle School for reentry at approximately 11:50 am. Students and staff have resumed their school day. A student has been identified in the threat with legal and disciplinary actions being taken.
The precautionary code orange placed at both Martinsburg High School and Berkeley Heights Elementary has been lifted.
Thank you to our students and staff at all three schools. Your positive response to this situation is appreciated. We apologize for the disruption to all three schools due to this threat.
Berkeley County Schools
Berkeley County Schools, WV's second largest and fastest growing school district, boasts a diverse student population recognized statewide for great success in academics, the arts and athletics.
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Email: info@berkeleycountyschools.org
Website: berkeleycountyschools.org
Location: 1453 Winchester Avenue, Martinsburg, WV, USA
Phone: 304-267-3500
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