By Myrna Trauntvein
Times-News Correspondent
A bomb scare closed the Juab Junior High on April 14 while an investigation into the threat's validity was conducted.
On Tuesday morning at approximately 7:30 a.m., a message stating "bomb the school" was found written on the door of a girls' restroom at Juab Junior High School.
"Law enforcement and school administration responded and determined that the threat was very low and with low credibility," said Dr. Rick Robins, Juab School District Superintendent.
On the side of student safety and caution, he said, the junior high school was evacuated and all junior high school students were excused for the day.
Law enforcement with bomb sniffing dogs were called in to assist officers to clear and secure the building.
"There is an active investigation to determine who might be responsible. If the public has any information related to this investigation, please contact Principal Rowley at JJHS or Nephi Police Department," said Robins.
Robins said that the incident was well-conducted and security measures set in place earlier had worked to provide students with needed safety.
"A big thanks to JJHS students, teachers, administration, staff, parents, JSD transportation, Nephi and Juab County law enforcement, Nephi fire department and others for executing our evacuation and student checkout plan," said Robins. "The collective effort by many ensured our students' safety. In a tough situation. It was great to see so many people respond."
