According to statements from Hennessey School and the Hennessey Police Department dated March 1, 2026, the Hennessey Police Department was made aware of a potential bomb threat involving Hennessey School.
School administration sent out a notice to all students’ parents, teachers, and staff stating that district administrators were notified of a potential school threat through their anonymous reporting system, STOPit, and that school and all activities would be canceled Monday, March 2.
STOPit is an online, 100% anonymous reporting platform used by schools, businesses, and organizations to report, detect, and prevent inappropriate or unsafe behavior. Users can submit tips via an app or website to notify administrators of issues like bullying, threats, or harassment.
According to the police statement, HPD officers immediately initiated an investigation and were able to quickly identify the juvenile responsible for making the threat. As a precautionary measure, they requested assistance from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Bomb Squad, which responded and conducted a thorough search of the school campus. After completing their assessment, no devices or threats were located.
The statement noted that appropriate action has been taken regarding the juvenile involved. Due to state laws and protections governing juvenile matters, the identity of the individual will not be released.
Chief Christian K. Solis said, “The Hennessey Police Department takes all threats, especially those involving our schools, extremely seriously. Every threat is fully investigated to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. We will continue to act swiftly and decisively in any situation that could place our community at risk.”
Agencies assisting the Hennessey Police included the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Kingfisher County District Attorney’s Office, the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs, and Hennessey Public Schools.
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