GUELPH – Guelph Police continue to investigate a reported bomb threat against John F Ross CVI in Guelph.
Early Monday morning, the Upper Grand District School Board says they became aware that a bomb threat was made against John F. Ross CVI.
“We take all of these situations very seriously and immediately contacted Guelph Police. Guelph Police are at the school and are currently investigating the situation,” the UGDSB said in a news release.
The board says while this has not been confirmed as a credible threat, they have decided to move to remote learning for the day.
“The safety and well-being of students is always our number one concern and the top concern of all our staff members.”
Students and staff are to pivot to remote learning and teaching for the day, and are asked to not attend the school.
In an update from Guelph Police, they say following an extensive search of the school officers have cleared from John F Ross CVI, and say nothing of concern was located.
The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact Guelph Police.
We are investigating a reported threat against John F Ross CVI in #Guelph. The school is closed for in-person learning today and staff and students are asked not to attend. There will be an increased police presence around the school this morning. pic.twitter.com/4pmklQeCcb
— Guelph Police Service (@GuelphPolice) February 24, 2025
