Montessori locks up for mental health incident nearby 

September 17, 2026 - 01:15

The Vineyard Montessori School enacted a lock up procedure today around noon in response to reports of a mental health incident occurring on nearby Daggett Ave, according to school officials. The situation, which took place at approximately 12:15 pm, prompted the local school to initiate the safety measure as a precautionary step to ensure the well being of students and staff.

At Vineyard Montessori, a lock up differs from a traditional lockdown. During a lock up, the exterior doors of the building are secured, but normal activities continue inside the classrooms. This allows the school day to proceed without interruption while maintaining a controlled perimeter. The decision to implement this procedure was made swiftly after the school received information about the incident on Daggett Ave.

School officials stated that the lock up was purely a precautionary measure and that there was no direct threat to the campus. Local authorities were handling the mental health incident nearby. The school remained in communication with law enforcement throughout the event. Once the situation on Daggett Ave was resolved and officials confirmed there was no danger to the school community, the lock up was lifted. Classes resumed their normal schedule, and no injuries were reported on campus. The school thanked parents for their patience and understanding during the brief security measure.