Sprague Students, Staff Relieved After Threatening Notes Appear to be a Hoax (AUDIO)

Principal Cheryl Bower and Salem police are still asking that anyone come forward with information as to who wrote the two notes, you can remain anonymous.

Photo Courtesy: Sprague High School

(SALEM) - `The students were AWESOME today!"

That`s what Sprague Principal Cheryl Bower said Tuesday after a calm morning at the high school. Tension and fear were running high following the discovery of two notes on the campus. One note was an apparent `hit list" found last month in a school classroom, that threatened harm to the school on 6-6-06.

Bower said between 20 and 30 percent of students stayed home from school today.

However, most all of the seniors went to class, because Tuesday is senior finals day.

Extra security and parent volunteers were on-hand throughout the campus making sure the students felt safe.

They will remain throughout the rest of the week, to guard against senior pranks, Bower said.

Anyone entering the school today had to do so through the schools front doors, all other doors were locked.

Students were not allowed to carry backpacks, or coats to class with them.

Bower said parents are encouraged to keep checking the Sprague High School website www.sprague.wvi.com for updated information.

She says the students deserve all the credit today for making a tense situation go smoothly.

Bower said between 20 and 30 percent of students stay home from school.

However, most all of the seniors went to class, because Tuesday is senior finals day.

Extra security and parent volunteers were on-hand throughout the campus making sure the students felt safe.

Anyone entering the school today, had to do so through the schools front doors, all other doors were locked.

Students were not allowed to carry backpacks, or coats to class with them.

They will remain throughout the rest of the week, to guard against senior pranks Bower said.

Bower said parents are encouraged to keep checking the Sprague High School website www.sprague.wvi.com for updated information.

Bower says the students deserve all the credit today for making a tense situation go smoothly.

Once the final bells rings today at Sprague, don`t be surprised if you hear a HUGE sigh of relief.

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