Anonymous Threat Prompts Early Release, Other Moves in Bullard ISD

BULLARD — Bullard ISD dismissed its high school students early Wednesday after receiving an anonymous email containing a threat toward the high school. The district let students out at 1:00 p.m. Buses transported students to the middle school gym, and exams have been rescheduled. According to a BISD news release, all other campuses were placed on a soft lockdown as an added precaution.

School officials say authorities from the Bullard Police Department and the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office were called in, along with an FBI special agent. According to school officials, following a complete sweep of the building and a search by bomb-sniffing dogs, nothing was found. The news release said Bullard police would be stationed at the high school last night to secure the facility, and classes resumed as usual today. School officials say they appreciate the understanding of parents, students, and staff. You can go to http://www.bullardisd.net/ for more details.