12:15 p.m. - CCSD Police have lifted the lockdown and cleared the school to resume normal operations.
"We are modifying the schedule for the day to accommodate lunch service for all students," McNaught wrote in a letter to parents. "Thank you to parents/guardians, students, and staff for their patience and understanding."
11:48 a.m. - CCSD Police have moved the campus to a soft lockdown after investigating a rumor of a weapon on campus.
According to McNaught, police investigation and no weapon was located. There were no threats to the school or students.
"As soon as the soft lockdown is lifted by CCSD Police, I will communicate the plan for the remainder of the school day," McNaught wrote in an email to parents. "Please take this opportunity to discuss school safety with your student. If they ever face a situation where they are unsure whether or not to share information with an adult, please remind them to never hesitate to report anything that may be a safety issue. Students and parents can also make reports through the SafeVoice reporting system by calling 1-833-216-7233, through the website at safevoicenv.org, or through the free downloadable phone app."
10:49 a.m. - Cimarron-Memorial High School is on lockdown while police are investigating.
According to the Clark County School District, "police are looking into rumors and the school was placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution".
Principal Colin McNaught sent the following message to parents on Wednesday morning.
"The safety of our students is our number one priority. As always, we want to keep you informed of important matters happening within our school community.
Our school is currently on lockdown out of an abundance of caution as CCSD Police conduct an investigation.
Students are safe in their classrooms.
We will provide an update once we have more information to share.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please call our school at (702) 799-4400."
This is a developing story and we are tracking the latest details. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
