Pinedale Elementary School placed in secure status due to police activity in the area

UPDATE (2:10 p.m.) — Pinedale Elementary School announced that the secure status has been lifted and the students have resumed typical activities.

RAPID CITY — Pinedale Elementary School posted on Facebook early Thursday afternoon that due to law enforcement activity in the area, the school has been placed on secure status.

Secure status means that no one is allowed in or out of the building.

They say there is no direct threat to the safety of staff and students, but is a precaution.

Updates will be provided as they become available. Families will be notified if dismissal time procedures will be affected.