Detectives have concluded their investigation regarding the incident at Hardee junior High School this morning. It was determined an Exceptional Education Student pulled a classroom fire alarm. A student in the bathroom thought they heard gun shots and called 9-1-1. Deputies responded and confirmed there was no evidence of weaponry having been fired at the school through video footage, campus walkthroughs, and attendance verifications. It was concluded the student who called 9-1-1 was simply responding out of fear. At this time no charges are being filed. The students and faculty at Hardee Junior High are believed to be safe and should be commended for their swift execution of their emergency plans.
An incident occurred this morning at Hardee Junior High involving a student pulling a fire alarm. A report of gun shots was additionally reported. Deputies have responded and verified this was false information and there is no threat. Students and staff are safe. The subjects in question are detained and updates will be provided as they are available.
September 16, 2024 at 9:55:19 AM EDT
The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office and Hardee Junior High School investigated an alleged comment made regarding a neighboring county school threat. The investigation has concluded and no Hardee County Schools are believed to be the subject of a threat. We have no reason to believe students or staff are at risk of danger. Our schools are safe, secure, and ready for a week of learning!
Welcome back to school! School starts August 12th. Check out our back to school information page.
https://www.hardee.k12.fl.us/o/hcs/page/back-to-school
Link to School Board meetings:
https://www.hardee.k12.fl.us/page/livestream