Snider High School Briefly Locked Down After Threatening Call

Nearby elementary and middle schools also took security measures as a precaution.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana was placed on lockdown for about 20 minutes on Tuesday morning after the school received a threatening call. The nearby Glenwood Park Elementary and Lane Middle School also took security measures, with students and staff instructed to stay inside with doors locked. Once police checked the Snider building, the school day resumed as normal.

Why it matters

School safety and security are critical concerns, and any potential threats must be taken seriously to protect students and staff. This incident highlights the importance of emergency response protocols and coordination between schools and local law enforcement.

The details

According to the message sent to families, both FWCS Security and the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to Snider High School after the threatening call was received. Students and staff were placed under lockdown for about 20 minutes while officers checked the building. The nearby elementary and middle schools also took a 'Secure Procedure', meaning everyone stayed inside with the doors locked as a precaution.

  • The lockdown occurred on Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026.

The players

Snider High School

A public high school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Glenwood Park Elementary School

An elementary school located near Snider High School in Fort Wayne.

Lane Middle School

A middle school located near Snider High School in Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS)

The public school district serving Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Fort Wayne Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident at Snider High School.

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What’s next

The school district did not provide any further details on the nature of the threatening call or the ongoing investigation.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of robust school safety protocols and close coordination between schools and local law enforcement to quickly respond to potential threats and ensure the wellbeing of students and staff.