Earlier today, the Saugerties Police Department responded to the Saugerties Jr./Sr. High School following a reported bomb threat. Working in coordination with school district personnel, law enforcement and explosive detection K9 teams were utilized to sweep and assist in securing the facility. Once all areas were deemed safe, students were dismissed to waiting buses and private transportation.  

Detectives from the Saugerties Police Department are actively investigating the source of the threat.

The Saugerties Police Department was assisted at the scene by the New York State Police, Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Malden/West Camp Fire Department, Saxton Fire Department, and Diaz Ambulance.

Included with this release is a statement issued by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gwendolyn Roraback.