BUCKSPORT, Maine — Bucksport High School students and staff were dismissed Wednesday morning following "a safety concern," officials say.
RSU 25 Superintendent Dr. Josh Tripp and Deputy Chief David Winchester of the Bucksport Police Department sent a news release out Wednesday stating students and staff were dismissed around 10:45 a.m.
"There was a safety concern this morning communicated to Bucksport High School (BHS) personnel," the release stated. "Due to that specified safety concern, RSU 25 Administration and Bucksport Public Safety assessed the situation and determined it was best to dismiss BHS Students and Staff for the remainder of the day."
Officials said they consider student safety a top priority, and Bucksport police are investigating the incident.
No further information was available as of Wednesday afternoon.
"Further information will be shared when it is available," the release stated.
