Plymouth-Canton high schools to be virtual next week after Thursday's lockdown
PLYMOUTH, Mich. (FOX 2) - Classes at Canton High School, Plymouth High School, and Salem High School will be taught virtually next week after reports of a gun on campus prompted a lockdown Thursday.
School officials said an unconfirmed report of a gun was received at about 1:40 p.m., forcing Plymouth-Canton Educational Park into an hours-long lockdown. Students were not allowed to leave when the school day ended as authorities searched the schools and grounds.
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No gun or evidence of a gun was found, and no one was injured.
School was canceled for students at all Plymouth-Canton Community Schools on Friday.
Only the three high schools will be virtual next week. Students are expected to return to in-person learning on Jan. 3 after winter break.
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Canton police searched for an armed student at the Plymouth Canton Educational Park for hours Thursday afternoon. While they did not find the suspect today, the investigation remains active.