Students And Staff Safe Following Incident At Enumclaw Middle School -03/25/25

Enumclaw, WA- This morning, students and staff at Enumclaw Middle School were safely evacuated by local law enforcement following initial reports of a small explosive device in the school courtyard. 

 

The Enumclaw Police Department, with support from the Washington State Patrol and the Enumclaw Fire Department, quickly responded to the scene. Upon investigation, law enforcement confirmed the source was a cell phone battery that had caught fire after being thrown to the ground. The small fire was quickly extinguished by school staff, and no injuries have been reported.

 

Law enforcement has cleared both the school and the surrounding exterior. Students and staff have safely returned to the building.

 

“We are proud of the swift response by our students and staff, and we are deeply grateful to the Enumclaw Police Department, Washington State Patrol, and Enumclaw Fire Department for their immediate response and support,” said Shaun Carey, Superintendent of Enumclaw School District.

 

The safety and well-being of students and staff remain the district’s top priority.