Barren County schools go on soft lockdown, now lifted

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools were on a soft lockdown on Wednesday morning.

According to a statement from school officials, Barren County Middle, Trojan, and Barren County High went on a soft lockdown as a precaution.

The administration worked with the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate and found a non-credible report.

The schools are no longer on lockdown.

Law enforcement will remain at the schools as a precautionary measure.

The administration says safety of students and staff is the top priority. School counselors are available for all students and families.

Full Statement from Heather Gardner, NBCT, District Communications Officer

Barren County Middle School, Trojan Academy, and Barren County High School went on a soft lockdown this morning as a precaution. School administrators worked with the Barren County Sheriff’s Department to investigate an issue that was determined to be a non-credible report. The lockdown has now been lifted, but additional law enforcement will remain on campus as a precautionary measure. Student and staff safety is our top priority, and out of an abundance of caution, any potential safety issues are taken seriously.