From District 300:
False Lockdown Alarm at Jacobs High School – No Threat to Students
Dear Jacobs Families,
This morning, at approximately 7:21 a.m., a lockdown alarm was activated at Jacobs High School.
We immediately implemented our lockdown procedures and worked closely with local law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of everyone on campus.
The alarm was determined to be a false alarm. The lockdown has been lifted and students are being allowed back into the building.
All students and staff inside the building were safely secured in classrooms or designated locations.
Anytime police must review a building during a lockdown, anyone not yet inside must wait to enter the school to ensure the situation is safe and secure.
We understand this situation may have caused concern, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritized safety.
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From the Police Department:
Algonquin, IL – January 17, 2025 – This morning at approximately 7:16 AM, Harry D. Jacobs High School received notification of a lockdown activation.
In accordance with safety protocols, the school was immediately placed into lockdown, and officers from the Algonquin Police Department responded along with mutual aid assistance from nearby law enforcement agencies.
Officers conducted a thorough search of the building, and it was determined that the activation was
a false alarm.
At 8:10 AM, the lockdown was lifted, and normal classroom instruction resumed.
