BOYERTOWN, PA - Situations became tense at the Boyertown Area High School after the threat of a bomb in the building was called to the Berks County 911 service.  During ninth period, at approximately 2:40 PM, five minutes away from normal school dismissal, teachers were informed of the emergency and told to refer to their informational packets supplied by the administration that contain the codes of conduct for such emergencies.  At 2:45 PM, students and faculty were told over the announcement system to gather their items and evacuate the building as soon as possible.

Police and emergency crews were called in to search the building for safety.  At approximately 3:15 PM, an announcement was made that all students and faculty could safely return to the building, although all after school activities were cancelled.

This has been the second bomb threat at the high school during the 2006-2007 school year, and one of several within the past few years.

Posted by Zachary Reinert on 12/21/06.