Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Garden City Middle School

Garden City Middle School was evacuated Monday after police were notified of a bomb threat, authorities said.

Garden City police were alerted to the threat at approximately 11:20 a.m. Oct. 19 at the school on Cherry Valley Avenue. Students and staff were evacuated in accordance with the school district’s emergency procedures.

Police conducted an investigation and sweep of the school and determined that the threat was unsubstantiated.

Garden City Superintendent of Schools Kusum Sinha said after-school activities were canceled Monday out of an abundance of caution.

No arrest in connection with the threat had been publicly announced as of Wednesday.

Photo: Google Maps Street View of Garden City Middle School, which was evacuated following a bomb threat on Oct. 19, 2026. Police determined the threat was unsubstantiated. (Google Maps Street View)