CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Clarksville-Montgomery School System issued an apology Tuesday after a mock intruder drill led a middle school class to evacuate to a nearby neighborhood.
On Tuesday, Nov. 26 officials said a pre-planned intruder drill was performed at Richview Middle School, adding that the drills happen quarterly.
However, at some point during the drill, an administrator allegedly used the wrong script, which "caused concern for everyone."
The school system sent a message to families about the incident, which read in-part:
We deeply apologize for this mistake and the concerns it caused. This should have been a routine drill, but the script used was for an actual emergency not a drill. We appreciate the quick actions of students, employees, families, and law enforcement. We will ensure this never happens again during a drill. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
One class and teacher reportedly evacuated to a neighborhood. School resource officers, law enforcement personnel, and school administrators were able to get everyone back inside the building in minutes, officials said.
According to the school system, there will be "action-review and retraining" to make sure quarterly lockdown drills are up to CMCSS' expectations.
No additional details were released. To view the district's Active Threat Plan and lockdown drills, click here.