TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Public School's Disney Elementary is closed Thursday, Aug. 31 as the Tulsa Police Department investigates 'suspicious circumstances,' according to the district.
TPS released a statement saying it is closing school at the elementary out of an abundance of caution.
"Safety of our students and families is of the utmost importance. TPD and other authorities are continuing to investigate, and we will provide an update when we have further information. Staff will report to the school's relocation site, Christview Christian Church at 2525 S Garnett. If your child has been dropped off or is in route, they will be kept safe at this relocation site," said TPS.
Around 11 a.m., TPS said they received the all-clear from law enforcement. They said the incident began when a custodian discovered unidentified materials outside of the school.
"We appreciate their care in immediately alerting Team Tulsa security and leadership. Our team promptly implemented safety protocols, alerting local authorities and the Disney Elementary school community, and closing the school to students for the day," the school said. "Tulsa Police Department and Tulsa Public Schools Campus Police conducted exterior and interior sweeps of the Disney Elementary building and concluded there was no threat present. Law enforcement determined the suspicious materials detected this morning were construction materials inadvertently stored in an unapproved location. This includes the yellow plastic canisters circulated in images from outside the Disney building this morning."
This is a developing story.
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