Austin High School on lockdown while HPD investigates suspicious activity

HOUSTON – Austin High School is on lockdown while Houston police investigate suspicious activity, the school stated in an announcement to parents Wednesday afternoon.

View the full statement below:

“This is an important message for Austin HS parents from Principal Orlando Reyna. Our campus is currently on lockdown as a precautionary measure while police investigate suspicious activity. Our students are safe, our building is secure, and our instructional day will continue, as an adjusted schedule that will eliminate any movement for our students and teachers. If you have any questions, please contact our school at 713.924.1600. Please know that your student’s safety is of the upmost importance to us.”

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