Oklahoma City police are investigating a scare at Fairview Elementary after “unknown devices” were found near campus Monday, prompting an evacuation to another school.

Police responded to reports of a possible explosion near the elementary school, but upon investigation discovered glasses outside the building.

“The school sent out a notice to inform parents of the issue,” said parent Joel Denicolo.

Around 1:50 p.m., Fairview elementary students were evacuated on school buses to Moore West Junior High after the unknown devices were found.

“Of course I was immediately worried,” said Denicolo, whose son is a first-grader. The notice informed parents that students “were evacuated with all items they had with them.”

Half an hour later, the police gave the all-clear: the glasses were empty and there was no danger. The evacuation was carried out as a precautionary measure. While parents picked up their children, police officers were present at the middle school to manage increasing traffic.

“I’m glad they acted out of caution. It is a big task to get all the children moving. Fairview is the largest elementary school in the district,” Denicolo added.

Several parents reported hearing what sounded like an explosion near the school around midday, but the source of the sound remains unclear.

The following message was sent to parents.

“Dear Fairview families,

Recently, unknown devices were found outside on the Fairview campus. Oklahoma City Police are investigating the crime scene and an ongoing investigation is ongoing.

Students and staff are safe and out of an abundance of caution, all students will be transported by bus to Moore West Junior High. Students were evacuated with whatever items they had with them, so hikers and drivers may not have their backpacks, house keys and other necessities.

Fairview Parents/Guardians are not to go to the Fairview campus.

DO NOT COME TO MWJH UNTIL after 2:30 p.m. due to middle school dismissal.

Fairview students may be checked out by a parent/guardian by entering the MWJH gym behind the back of the school.

Moore West JH: 9400 S. Penn Ave.; OKC, OK 73159

Fairview bus passengers will be picked up at MWJH at the regular time for their regular routes.

students won’t Retain your keys and belongings if left on the Fairview campus.

The safety of MPS students, staff and our campus locations is of the utmost importance and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation. We will provide an update once students are transferred to MWJH.

Thank you very much,

MPS administration”