Avon High School tells staff to ‘remain in place,’ close doors after ‘situation’

AVON, Ind. (WISH) — A “situation” in a hallway of Avon High School led administrators to tell staff to “remain in place” and close the doors, according to the high school’s principal Matt Shockley.

The “situation” happened during the final passing period of the school day, but the school district did not say anymore about what happened in Shockley’s message to parents.

There were no guns or knives involved, according to Avon Schools communications coordinator Kevin Carr.

“All students and staff are safe and accounted for,” Shockley said. “This is a measure we use when we need teachers to make sure that all students are in their classes and that the doors are closed.”

Carr said the “remain in place” order was not a lockdown. News 8 asked Carr to provide an explanation of what a “remain in place” order entails.

Afternoon activities were to remain the same.