Apex High School Lockdown Today, NC – Threat Determined Not Credible

Apex High School in Apex, North Carolina, was placed on hold Thursday morning after someone called the school and made a threat, prompting a law enforcement response.

The incident brought police to the campus around 11 a.m., as authorities investigated the reported threat. The school, which is part of the Wake County Public School System, implemented a hold as a precaution while officers worked to determine whether there was any immediate danger.

According to an Apex police spokesperson, the hold required students to remain inside their classrooms while keeping hallways clear. The measure allowed authorities to investigate the report while limiting movement throughout the building.

Several police vehicles were seen outside the school during the response. Sky 5 flew over the campus at approximately 11:40 a.m., showing multiple law enforcement vehicles parked in front of the building.

Following an investigation, authorities determined that the threat was not credible. The hold was lifted at approximately noon, bringing the precautionary lockdown-style measure to an end.

There were no reports in the provided information of injuries or an active threat to students or staff. Authorities also did not immediately release information identifying the person who made the call or explain what prompted the threat.

The incident occurred at Apex High School as the school was scheduled for regular activities Thursday, including an evening senior parent information session, open house and athletic events.

The police response and temporary hold understandably caused concern among students, parents, staff and members of the wider Apex community. However, officials ultimately determined that the reported threat did not present a credible danger.

Families and students are encouraged to continue following updates from Wake County Public School System and Apex police for any additional information related to the incident.