No Active Threat After Virginia City High School Evacuated

The Storey County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) confirmed that Virginia City High School was evacuated around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, following reports of a possible propane leak. However, after investigating the situation, authorities determined there was no active threat, and students and staff were safely allowed to return to class.

On Friday, September 20, The SCSO addressed a separate issue involving a potential threat made against the school weeks earlier but only recently reported. Following an investigation, one student was expelled from the school and will not be returning to Virginia City High School.

In a joint statement, the Storey County School District (SCSD) and the SCSO assured the community that they are taking the matter seriously and that the safety of students, staff, and visitors remains their top priority.

“The School District and Sheriff’s Office worked and continue to work closely to address the reported threat,” the statement said. “Safety is our top priority, and we will always act to the best of our abilities to protect our community.”

The SCSO office says there is no threat to the safety of students or staff, and the propane leak incident was unrelated to the threats against the school.