Guelph police found nothing of concern after bomb threat to high school

Police in the Royal City are investigating after a threat was made to a Guelph high school, prompting it to close on Monday.

According to Guelph police, a bomb threat was made against John F. Ross CVI, a high school located on Meyer Drive, just off Eramosa Road.

“On Monday morning, we received a call from an administrator at John F. Ross high school indicating that they had received a threatening email overnight,” said Scott Tracey, Media Relations Coordinator with the Guelph Police Service.

The school was closed for in-person learning Monday.

“While this has not been confirmed as a credible threat, we have decided to move to remote learning for the day,” said Chad Warren, principal of John F. Ross CVI. “The safety and well-being of students is always my number one concern and the top concern of all our staff members.”

Tracey said officers made sure the school was clear and an extensive search was conducted, including by the OPP canine unit. Nothing of concern was ultimately located within the school.

“At this point, we have no information to suggest that there ever was any danger to the school or the occupants,” said Tracey.

The investigation into the reported threat is ongoing.