Edina High School Lockdown Determined To Be Unspecified False Alarm.

Edina High School Lockdown Determined To Be Unspecified False Alarm.

EDINA, Minn. – December 2, 2025 – Edina High School was placed under a temporary lockdown this morning following the accidental activation of the school’s security system. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m., was swiftly resolved with authorities confirming there was no threat to student or staff safety.

According to a communication sent to school families, the lockdown protocol was initiated inadvertently. The school’s administration and a School Resource Officer immediately conducted a thorough sweep of the building. By 11:11 a.m., just minutes after the activation, the all-clear was given and the lockdown was lifted. School officials confirmed that all students and staff were safe and that normal academic activities resumed promptly.

In the message, school leadership praised the calm and professional response from both staff and students, noting that safety protocols functioned as intended. The Edina Police Department was also acknowledged for its rapid support. An investigation into the cause of the accidental activation is ongoing.

The district has directed families to its Safety and Security webpage for further information on standard response protocols and encouraged them to reach out with any questions or concerns. The event served as an unexpected but successful test of the school’s emergency procedures.