Washington County Schools were closed Thursday following a series of events that began with a tragedy in the community.
District officials made the call to shut down all campuses after a fight broke out at Washington County High School on Wednesday morning. That fight led to a brief "soft lockdown" for both the high school and the elementary school.
Local law enforcement and school leaders believe the campus tension may be linked to a fatal shooting that occurred in the community Tuesday night, which resulted in the death of a student.
District officials say the closure was necessary to provide the "appropriate time" to address the situation and ensure the safety of students and staff.
