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Bomb threats reported at multiple Buckeye area schools: PD

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Updated  March 19, 2026 12:48pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix
West Valley schools targeted by bomb threat: PD

West Valley schools targeted by bomb threat: PD

Buckeye Police say a number of schools in the West Valley, including one in Waddell, received bomb threats on the morning of March 19, which resulted in students and staff members being evacuated.

The Brief

    • Buckeye Police say two high schools in the West Valley have canceled classes due to bomb threats.
    • The schools affected have been identified as Canyon View High School in Waddell, and Verrado High School in Buckeye.

BUCKEYE, Ariz. - Buckeye Police say two schools in the West Valley canceled classes on March 19 due to bomb threats that were also reported in two other schools.

What we know:

According to a statement, Buckeye Police were notified by a staff member at Canyon View High School that the school received a voicemail from someone who claimed to have bombs on campus. Canyon View High School is located in Waddell.

"It was concerning enough that Buckeye Police responded, and the decision was made to evacuate the students and staff that were on the campus at the time," Buckeye Police spokesperson Carissa Planalp said during an interview with FOX 10's Anita Roman.

Police said no threat was detected at Canyon View High School.

Dig deeper:

Per Buckeye Police's statement, similar bomb threats were later reported at Verrado High School, Verrado Middle School, Verrado Elementary School, and Festival Foothills Elementary School. Officials noted that Festival Foothills Elementary was closed for spring break at the time the threats were made.

 "No threats were located at either of these schools," read a portion of the statement. "Buckeye Police have determined these threats are an apparent hoax with similar incidents being reported in other states."

We have reached out to officials with the Agua Fria Union High School District for comment on the matter, but they have yet to respond. Both Canyon View and Verrado High are part of the Agua Fria Union High School District.

Threats reported at 2 West Valley high schools

Threats reported at 2 West Valley high schools

Classes at Canyon View High School and Verrado High School have been canceled, according to Buckeye Police, as a result of bomb threats that were made against the two schools. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more.

Where Canyon View High School is located

The Source: Information for this article was gathered from statements released by Buckeye Police.

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