Police remain on site at Waltteri School in Varkaus, Finland after threats targeted several students. School principal Teemu Mustonen confirmed the situation to local media.
The school has locked all doors and moved recess indoors as a precaution. Police will remain at the school throughout the day.
Mustonen clarified this involves illegal threats against individual students rather than a general school threat. The principal emphasized the school's duty is to prepare for any scenario.
Classes continue normally but with increased security measures. Staff members monitor doors to let students in and out throughout the day.
This marks the second such incident at Waltteri School since last spring, though authorities confirm different individuals are involved this time. Mustonen described the school as typically very safe and non-violent.
Eastern Finland Police Department confirmed they are investigating the situation. Chief Inspector Tuomo Lepola stated no one appears to be in immediate danger based on current assessment.
The school notified parents late Tuesday evening about the security measures. Mustonen explained the late timing resulted from the threat emerging late in the evening.
School staff attempted to contact all relevant parties overnight, including the potential threat-maker. The investigation continues with police maintaining their presence at the school.
Authorities haven't specified whether threatened students attend elementary or secondary grades. Waltteri School serves preschool through ninth grade students.
The school cannot comment on whether the threat-maker is a student or details about the threat nature due to minor involvement.
Parent inquiries have flooded the school, prompting dedicated staff to handle guardian communications. The school cannot yet confirm whether the exceptional security measures will continue into Thursday.
Mustonen expressed confidence about resolving the situation with involved parties but noted the school must maintain precautions until complete clarity emerges.
While Finnish schools generally maintain excellent safety records, repeated security incidents at one institution suggest underlying issues requiring attention beyond temporary police presence.