AMERICAN FORK, Utah (ABC4) -- A police response is underway at American Fork High School due to a bomb threat, according to the Alpine School District.

The high school was evacuated around noon Friday, Oct. 3, in response to the bomb threat, according to Rich Stowell, Alpine School District. Students has been cancelled for the remainder of the day.

A teacher had reportedly discovered a note referencing a bomb and reported it to police.

Police are conducting a thorough sweep of the premises, according to Stowell.

"Student safety is paramount, and we rely on excellent collaboration with law enforcement to keep our school safe," Stowell said in a statement. "We are grateful for the swift response by the American Fork Police Department, and encourage anyone with information about this inci

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