Threat to Madison Junior High Causes Lockdown at MCHS and MJHS

MJHS and MCHS on Lockout

Madison Consolidated Schools;

For Immediate Release - March 7, 2023

At approximately 8:00 a.m. a threatening phone call was received at Madison Junior High School (MJHS).

Local law enforcement from the City of Madison Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, and Indiana State Police in partnership with the Madison Consolidated School district School Resource Officer were dispatched to the MJHS campus where they were investigating a threat made by a phone call to MJHS this morning.

The MJHS campus was immediately placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure while law enforcement began their investigation. Any students who were arriving either by bus or car were re-routed and sent home as a precaution. Any walk-in students were searched and once cleared, escorted into the building by law enforcement.

At approximately 8:00 a.m. the MCHS campus was also placed on lockout as a precaution due to the close proximity of the location.

 After a briefing at approximately 9 a.m. law enforcement cleared both MJHS and MCHS buildings and determined there is no immediate internal threat at either building following a thorough internal and external sweep of both buildings and campuses.

Out of an abundance of caution, ALL Madison Consolidated Schools were placed on LOCKOUT status, meaning classes will continue on as normal, however, no one will be permitted to enter or exit the building unless escorted by law enforcement.

Ivy Tech classes for MCHS students have been canceled for today. Students who were sent home may remain at home and any student not present will be excused. Local law enforcement will continue to be on campus at both MJHS and MCHS as a precaution.

Parents were given the opportunity to pick up students if they felt it was necessary or give student drivers permission to leave campus.

Madison Consolidated Schools, Madison City Police, Jefferson County Sheriff, and the Indiana State Police worked together today to ensure student safety. We will continue to prioritize our students safety and appreciate our community’s support.

This continues to be an ongoing investigation. Any persons with information regarding today’s incident should contact detective Kyle Cutshaw with the Madison City Police Department