Updated 12:40pm

Dear Casco Bay and PATHS Communities,

I am writing to share an update on the police presence at our school today.

At 9:21am, Portland Regional Communications Center received a 911 text saying that there was an active shooter situation at Casco Bay High School. Within 2 minutes, police responded and were in the building that PATHS also occupies. Following safety protocol and police directions, students and staff were moved out of the building. Police escorted the students on their evacuation route towards Lyman Moore Middle School. 

Fifteen Portland police officers arrived to secure the perimeter and began their search of the school. At 11:00 am, the Portland Police Department declared the building all clear  with no threats. Shortly thereafter, the district's school buses picked up the CBHS/PATHS students to go back to their respective schools. 

Based on the information we have, students/staff were never in any danger but the safety of our community is our number one priority. We are grateful to staff and students for being judicious in following our safety protocols and for our families in following our guidance.

Recognizing the traumatic experience, we will have school and central office staff with behavioral health experience at the schools for students and staff who may need their help in processing the event this afternoon.  

Sincerely,
Ryan Scallon
Superintendent
Portland Public Schools

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Update on Police Presence at Casco Bay / PATHS

Updated 11:06am

Dear Portland Public Schools Families and Staff,

At this time, police have given the all clear and students will be returning to the building. Support for staff and students will be available this afternoon for anyone who would like help processing the event. We will provide an update this afternoon.
 
Sincerely,
Ryan Scallon
Superintendent
Portland Public Schools

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Update for Lyseth & Moore Families

Updated 10:49am

Dear Lyseth and Moore Families,

There is no safety concern at Lyseth Elementary School or Moore Middle School.

Police responded to a text of an active shooter at Casco Bay this morning. We do not have any evidence that there was any safety concern. Police walked with the students to Moore and are there to continue to support. Again, there is no safety concern at Lyseth or Moore.
 
Sincerely,
Ryan Scallon
Superintendent
Portland Public Schools

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Update on Police Presence at Casco Bay / PATHS

Updated 10:37am

Dear Portland Public Schools Families and Staff,

Students are safe and have walked to Moore Middle School. When police give the all clear, students will return to the Casco Bay/PATHS. At this time, we are asking that you not pick up your student as we want to continue to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
 
Sincerely,
Ryan Scallon
Superintendent
Portland Public Schools

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Police Report at Casco Bay / PATHS

Posted 9:55am

Dear Portland Public Schools Families and Staff,

We have no evidence of an active shooter but police received a text this morning that there was an active shooter at Casco Bay/PATHS. Police have responded and are on-site. Students and staff are following police directions and have moved out of the building. We will provide an update as we have additional information.
 
Sincerely,
Ryan Scallon
Superintendent
Portland Public Schools