THUNDER BAY, ON – Woodcrest Public School, including the Woodcrest Child Care Centre, has been closed following an unspecified threat.
Lakehead Public Schools issued a statement indicating the closure was a precautionary measure taken in consultation with Thunder Bay Police.
“The safety of our staff, students and community will remain our top priority,” a school board spokesperson assured. “We are confident this issue will be resolved in a timely manner so that we can return to normal operations as soon as possible.”
Thunder Bay Police confirmed an ongoing investigation involving multiple branches, including primary response, community outreach, and investigative services. However, the nature of the threat remains undisclosed.