Western High School

5/7/2026

Dear Poly/Western Community families,
When incidents occur that impact the health and safety of our students, we will always work to
keep you informed. I wanted you to hear directly from me about an incident that happened at
school today.

Out of an abundance of caution, both campuses entered into lockdown in response to a report
of a threat against a school with a similar name in Baltimore County.
At no point were students or staff at our campuses in danger. We followed all safety protocols
and returned to regular school activities once School Police indicated that it was safe to do.
We work daily to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. Please talk with your student
about the importance of safety drills to prepare for emergencies.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the school at
410-396-7026 (POLY) or 410-396-7040 (WESTERN)

Thank you for your support of our school community.
Sincerely,

Mark T. Sawyer
Principal Principal
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Western High School

Brittany Horne
Principal Principal
Western High School