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Squalicum High School Placed On Lockout

3 years ago in Local

Photo: Dave Walker, KGMI

BELLINGHAM, WA – Squalicum High School was placed on a lockdown, followed by a lockout Tuesday morning.

School officials sent the initial lockdown message to parents at 9:55.

By 10:15, the school transitioned to a lockout, meaning classes resumed but doors remained locked.

It is not clear why the school was placed on lockdown/lockout.

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