DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Middle School and Nova High School were temporarily evacuated Friday morning after the middle school received a bomb threat, but the all clear has since been given by the Davie Police Department, authorities confirmed.
The nearby elementary school was placed on lockdown as a precaution during the investigation, school district officials said.
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Sky 10 was above the middle school at 3602 College Ave. in Davie just after 11:30 a.m. as students were sitting on the football field as they waited for the all clear to be given.
According to Davie police spokeswoman Sarah Andeara, the threat was made toward the school via text message.
The all clear was given around 1:30 p.m. and police confirmed that nothing dangerous was found on campus.
According to Broward County Public Schools officials, Nova Middle School students “were evacuated to two locations – the gym at neighboring Broward College, which is air conditioned, and to an athletic field at neighboring Nova High School.”
Nova High School students were also evacuated to the school’s football field.
Students were provided with water during the evacuation and several students and one teacher were treated at the scene for heat-related issues, a school district spokesperson said.
“As a precaution, approximately 16 were transported to local hospitals. Parents of the students were notified,” the spokesperson said. “Schools and the District take all threats seriously and work closely with law enforcement to investigate and identify those responsible. At all times, the safety and security of students and staff are our highest priorities.”