BELLEFONTE – Bellefonte Area High School is currently on lockdown due to alleged threats.

According to an email sent to BASD parents’, the school was notified by police on Wednesday morning of the potential threat.

“We were just notified by local police of a threat against the high school,” BAHS Principal Mike Fedisson said. “Right now, the school is locked down and police are on site clearing the building.”

Fedisson said the district will continue to send updates as they become available.