IONIA, Mich. — Two Ionia schools were placed under lockdown on Wednesday afternoon when a report was made of an unauthorized person entering the building.
At 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Ionia High School and Rather Elementary School went into lockdown for a half hour.
Administrators say the lockdown was prompted by a report of an authorized person coming into Ionia High School. The individual was misidentified, according to a letter sent to the Ionia Public Schools community.
"We will continue to err on the side of caution to ensure the safety of students and staff," said administrators.
Administrators also expressed gratitude for law enforcement.
Community members were also advised that buses would be running 40 minutes later than normal, due to the lockdown measures.
