Update (Friday, Feb. 17, 5:28 p.m. CST): USD 383 released a full statement regarding the lockdown. Freshman and JV basketball games are canceled, but Varsity basketball games and homecoming activities will go on as planned.
Update (Friday, Feb. 17, 2:55 p.m. CST): According to USD 383, the Riley County Police Department determined there is not a substantiated threat at Manhattan High School. The school will be doing a controlled release of students at dismissal in partnership with RCPD.
Manhattan High School is in lockdown due to a social media threat. The community is advised to stay away until further notice.
Manhattan High School is currently in a lockdown due to a social media threat. RCPD is on site. Please do not come to the school. We will release more information as it becomes available.
— USD 383 (@usd383) February 17, 2023
This story will be updated as the situation at Manhattan High School develops.
