Kendall County, IL – Parents and staff at Longbeach Elementary School experienced a brief disruption Thursday morning after a suspicious item was reported inside the building, prompting a precautionary response from school officials and law enforcement.
According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, school staff notified authorities earlier today after the item was discovered. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on a “hold” status, meaning students and staff remained inside designated classrooms while attendance continued as normal.
Deputies responded to the school and worked closely with school administrators and law enforcement partners to assess the situation. Officials said the item was investigated and determined to have been unknowingly brought into the school. No threat to students or staff was identified.
Once the investigation concluded, the hold was lifted and normal school operations resumed.
A school hold differs from a lockdown in that instruction may continue, but movement within the building is limited while a situation is evaluated. Authorities emphasized that the measure was taken strictly as a precaution to ensure safety.
The school is part of Oswego School District 308, which serves families across Kendall County and the greater Oswego area in suburban Chicago.
“School safety is our top priority,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement, adding that officials appreciate the continued partnership with Oswego School District 308 and area schools.
No injuries were reported, and no arrests were made in connection with the incident.
Parents with additional concerns are encouraged to contact their school administrators for further information.
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