BUCKEYE, AZ — Great Hearts Academy in Buckeye has been evacuated due to a bomb threat.
The Buckeye Police Department is at the scene and doing a sweep of the campus to ensure there is no threat.
The campus is located near Jackrabbit Trail and Yuma Road.
Parents are advised to check their school communications about a reunification site to pick up their children.
Great Hearts Academy has been evacuated as Buckeye police investigate a bomb threat. Officers are currently working to sweep the campus and ensure there is no threat. Parents are advised to check their school communications about a reunification site to pick up their kids. pic.twitter.com/25FWewjPIO
— Buckeye Police Department (@BuckeyeAZPD) August 25, 2026
Great Hearts Academies shared the following statement about the incident:
"Great Hearts Roosevelt in Buckeye received a bomb threat this morning, and the school was immediately evacuated. Buckeye Police are on campus conducting a full sweep of the building and grounds. Students and staff are safe.
"Due to extreme heat and the police recommendation, students and faculty have been bused to our primary reunification site, Blue Horizons Elementary School, at 20070 W. Blue Horizons Parkway, with assistance from Buckeye Police.
"Parents are asked to please pick up their children at Blue Horizons.
"Great Hearts is cooperating fully with law enforcement and will provide updates as more information becomes available."
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