Sachem High School North was placed on lockdown Thursday morning as authorities responded to an ongoing investigation on campus. The Sachem Central School District confirmed the lockdown in an alert sent to families, emphasizing that multiple emergency departments were on the scene.

According to the district, the lockdown was enacted as a precaution while officials assess the situation. No additional details about the nature of the investigation have been released.

School officials strongly urged parents and guardians to stay away from the campus at this time, noting that the presence of additional individuals could interfere with emergency response efforts.

“Please do not come to the school,” the district’s message stated. “Multiple departments are responding, and we will share more information as soon as it becomes available.”

As the investigation continues, the district has asked the community for patience and cooperation. More updates are expected once authorities determine it is safe to share further details.