SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — Deputies said a lockdown at Bethany Community School in Summerfield has been lifted as of 3:00 p.m. Friday.
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said the school principal called 911 about a possible student with a gun on campus.
Deputies quickly arrived, putting the school on lockdown just before 1 p.m.
The Sheriff's office and NC Highway Patrol searched the school but did not find any weapons.
Parents were notified about the situation shortly after 1 p.m.
“I was concerned. My husband immediately called me, he get the call as well," said Autumn Hollifield.
Hollifield has two children enrolled at Bethany Community School.
Both of which, she says, were not concerned even as law enforcement flooded the school.
“I don’t think that they were scared, they just wanted answers I think and they were ready to come home," said Hollifield.
As soon as Deidra Jones got notified of the lockdown she drove to the school, hoping to get some answers.
"By the time that I got here they were all already here and they were very conscientious about letting those of us that were out here know what was going on play-by-play, and that the kids were secure," said Jones.
“If you see something, say something. Let somebody know so we can investigate and make sure there’s no threat or risk to the public," said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.
Sheriff Page says these incidents are a prime example of why students should speak up if they believe something or someone could put others in danger.
“If somebody is bullying, you let somebody know. If somebody is threatening, somebody, let somebody know. The principal, your teacher, your school, resource officer, and then we’ll do our part to help protect those children, protect the staff, and make sure that our schools are safe for everyone," said Sheriff Page.
Sheriff Page also reinforced the importance of having a school resource officer in every school.
Bethany Community School is a charter school and is not part of the Rockingham County School System.
However, the sheriff says, they too will be getting a dedicated SRO, along with every school in Rockingham County, thanks a recent state grants totaling nearly $1.2 million.