Phenix City Intermediate School, along with nearby Phenix City Elementary School, was placed on lockdown Friday morning following a reported security concern that prompted a large police response.
According to officials, the lockdown was triggered after an anonymous threat was received, leading school administrators to activate safety protocols and immediately secure students and staff inside classrooms. Law enforcement officers quickly arrived on scene to investigate and secure both campuses.
Authorities confirmed that multiple units from the Phenix City Police Department were deployed to the schools, where they established a perimeter, monitored entrances, and worked alongside school officials to assess the credibility of the threat.
During the incident, students were instructed to remain inside classrooms as a precaution while officers conducted a thorough sweep of the area. Officials emphasized that the response was precautionary in nature and part of standard safety procedures used in school security situations.
After a detailed assessment, police determined that there was no active threat on campus. The lockdown was lifted later in the morning, and normal school operations were allowed to resume for the remainder of the day.
Phenix City Schools officials stated that student and staff safety remains the top priority and praised the swift coordination between school personnel and law enforcement during the incident. They also urged parents to rely on official district communication channels for updates and to avoid approaching school grounds during emergency responses.
At this time, authorities have not released additional details about the source of the anonymous threat, and an investigation remains ongoing.
While the situation caused concern among families and the local community, officials reiterated that all students and staff are safe and accounted for.