UPDATE: MSAD 75 Shelter in Place Lifted, Missing Student Found

UPDATE: The MSAD 75 Shelter in Place has been lifted. School officials say, “with support from local police and family members, we have located the missing student and he is in the care of his family. Our students’ safety is always our highest priority.”

ORIGINAL STORY:

A search for a missing Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham student has led to a shelter in place for MSAD 75 Schools. The student reportedly fled the building just before the start of the school day this morning, March 19.

From MSAD 75 Superintendent, Heidi O’Leary and Chris Hoffman, Principal, Mt. Ararat High School:

As of this time, we are continuing our search for a missing Mt. Ararat High School student who fled the building just before the start of the school day today. We continue to collaborate with the Topsham Police Department and Cumberland and Sagadhoc Sheriff’s Departments, as well as with the student’s family. I just spoke with Chief Hagan and Officer Matthieu who confirmed that their investigation is ongoing. Because we have not yet found the student and the search continues, we will continue to implement a Shelter in Place, keeping all students indoors at our schools. Students will transition between classes and activities, including lunch, as normal while remaining inside school buildings. Arrival and dismissal protocols at schools will occur as normal, though we ask for patience from families under the circumstances. Thank you for your support.

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