San Dieguito Academy was placed on lockdown at approximately 9:10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. The lockdown was in response to reports from the sheriff’s office of a possible armed person in a canyon behind Ocean Knoll, according to Assistant Principal Jeanne Jones. 

The lockdown lasted for approximately 15 minutes before the school received an “all-clear” call from local authorities. The suspect was apprehended and found to be unarmed shortly after the lockdown was announced, according to Jones.

Other schools in the area, including Ocean Knoll Elementary School, Sunset High School, and Oak Crest Middle School were also placed on lockdown.

In case of a lockdown, Jones said that teachers should lock the classroom door, turn off the lights, and close the blinds if possible. Students should sit quietly on the floor away from windows. Students that are out of class when the lockdown is announced should immediately go into the nearest class room.