Allentown city and school officials plead for end to Allen High bomb threats: ‘Knock it off’

After three bomb threats at Allen High School in three days, the Allentown mayor joined school officials in calling on students and parents to act responsibly.

Police respond Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, to the third bomb threat in a week at Allen High School. Allentown police said a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old were charged with a felony of making terroristic threats in the Wednesday threat. The district said the two teens were not district students, and it is working with police to make sure proper legal action is taken. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Allen High School evacuates Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Thursday morning there was another bomb threat, the third such instance in as many days. As of about noon the city police and fire departments were at the school investigating. A bomb threat was made Tuesday and Wednesday at the school, prompting evacuations. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

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The 1996 Parkland football team, which will be honored Friday night prior to the Trojans game against Whitehall, went 13-1 and was the program’s first EPC and District 11 championship team. (Contributed photo / Rich Sniscak)

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Instructor Asha Serra helps beginner student Corinne Cook make a bowl on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, during a Wheelthrowing For Beginners To Advanced 8-week class at ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL in Bethlehem. Beginner students learn how to throw bowls, cylinders and plates on the pottery wheel, then expand into mugs, larger bowls and vases. For advanced students, a goal or a challenge will be discussed and then guidance will be provided to help achieve their goal. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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