Sequoia High Enters Secure Campus Amid Planned Walkout

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Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California has entered a secure campus order as of 11:40 a.m. due to police activity in the area, according to a message sent to parents. This secure campus protocol is part of the San Mateo County emergency plan and occurs when there is a threat of violence or police activity nearby. During a secure campus, students must remain in their classrooms but instruction can continue.

Why it matters

The secure campus order comes shortly before planned walkouts across the Sequoia Union High School District as part of national protests against the Trump Administration. The lockdown raises concerns about student safety and the ability to exercise free speech during the planned demonstrations.

The details

Sequoia High School initiated the secure campus order at 11:40 a.m. in response to police activity in the surrounding area. Secure campus is a safety protocol that restricts student movement but allows classes to continue. The school district has not provided further details on the nature of the police activity or the specific threat that prompted the lockdown.

• Sequoia High School entered secure campus at 11:40 a.m. on January 30, 2026.
• Walkouts were planned across the Sequoia Union High School District as part of national protests.

What’s next

The school district has not indicated when the secure campus order will be lifted or provided further details on the police activity that prompted the lockdown. The planned student walkouts may still proceed, though their timing and organization could be disrupted by the secure campus order.