LAPS Alerts Parents to Phishing, Spam, Robo Calls and Voicemail Bomb Threat

Two emails from Los Alamos Public Schools notified parents Monday morning that a voicemail bomb threat was left at Los Alamos High School over the weekend and that the district has experienced an increase in phishing, spam and robo calls. The district said law enforcement cleared the building and classes continued.

Superintendent Jennifer Guy told parents the voicemail “said there was bomb in the school. We worked with the police to verify school safety. The students and staff are safe. Schools across the state have received similar calls. We will let you know if we continue to receive these calls and will continue to keep student and staff safety as a top priority, Supt. Guy said. “Our technology department is working to block all of these type of calls and phishing attempts.”

A second communication signed by “LAHS Principals” added that the voicemail was “part of a series of automated (robo) bomb threat calls made to schools across the state.” The principals wrote, “Many districts including ours, were affected. We immediately contacted the police department who have confirmed that these calls are not credible and are believed to be fake,” and that, “Out of abundance of caution, and with support of law enforcement, the building was thoroughly checked this morning. No suspicious items or concerns were found, and the school day is continuing as normal.”

Los Alamos Police Department responded following the district notification and took part in the building check, after which no suspicious items were reported and normal school operations resumed. The district said its technology team is working to block the robo calls and phishing attempts, though officials did not provide technical details on how those measures will be implemented.

Several specifics remain unanswered. Los Alamos Reporter sought details from Superintendent Guy about the exact time the voicemail was received, when the Los Alamos Police Department was notified and what specific precautions officers took during the sweep, but did not receive a response. The LAHS Principals communication did not name which principals signed the message, and the district has not released a full timeline or call logs that would clarify how many automated calls were received locally.

False bomb calls and other automated threats have immediate safety and operational impacts for schools and carry broader community consequences. Such incidents can heighten anxiety among students, parents and school staff and place additional burdens on local emergency services. Clear timelines, transparent follow-up from the district and accessible supports for students experiencing stress are important next steps for public reassurance and community resilience.

Parents and caregivers can expect further communications from Los Alamos Public Schools as the district continues to monitor and block malicious calls. The district and Los Alamos Police Department are the primary points of contact for parents seeking more detail about safety actions and any future notifications.