BRUSH, COLO. (KOAA) — A Colorado school district canceled classes on Monday after a suspicious device was found on school grounds on Sunday night. The school district reported, "the device was determined to be neither an explosive nor a decoy device, but made of materials of a similar type from a local residence." Classes resumed on Tuesday.
The Brush School District sent out a message to the community Sunday night about the incident. The school district is located in Morgan County, northeast of Denver.
The Greeley Bomb Squad is expected to investigate on Monday morning, and school officials expect to share an update at noon.
The following message was shared by the district's superintendent:
"Out of an abundance of caution and with the safety of our students and staff as our highest priority, all schools in the Brush School District will be closed on Monday, September 29, 2025.
Late Sunday evening, a suspicious device was discovered on the grounds of our secondary campus. Local law enforcement was immediately contacted, and the Brush Police Department and Fire Department responded promptly to conduct a thorough search of the grounds at Brush Secondary Campus. Thomson Primary School and Beaver Valley Elementary were also searched as a precautionary measure. While the initial assessment has been completed, we will not resume normal operations until the device has been examined by specialized experts.
A police officer will remain on-site throughout the night to secure the campus. The Greeley Bomb Squad will arrive early Monday morning to assess and safely remove the device. Until the device has been examined by these experts and the area has been fully cleared, no staff or students will be permitted on campus.
This means there will be no classes for any grade level on Monday. All staff should not report to work, and all athletic practices and on-site events scheduled for Monday are cancelled. School facilities will be closed to the public. However, the Brush Secondary Campus softball game scheduled to take place off-site Monday evening will continue as planned.
We understand this news is concerning for our community. Please know that we are working closely with law enforcement and following all recommended safety protocols. The decision to close school was made in consultation with local authorities and reflects our commitment to ensuring a safe environment before bringing students and staff back to campus.
We will provide an update at noon on Monday regarding the status of school facilities and operations for Tuesday, September 30. If all school sites are able to be secured by noon on Monday, September 29, the JV football game currently scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Monday will take place as planned. All practices will remain cancelled for Monday. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact the District Office at 970-842-5176.
The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community will always be our first priority. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this situation."
This message was shared Monday afternoon:
"We are pleased to share that the Greeley Bomb Squad has completed their assessment of the suspicious device found on our secondary campus. The device was determined to be neither an explosive nor a decoy device, but made of materials of a similar type from a local residence. All school sites have been cleared and secured.
The JV football game scheduled for 4:00 p.m. today, September 29, will take place as planned.School will resume normal operations for all campuses tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30, 2025. All students and staff should report as usual.We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our students, families, and staff during this situation. Thank you to the Brush Police Department, Brush Fire Department, and Greeley Bomb Squad for their swift and professional response.
The safety of our school community remains our highest priority.
For additional inquiry or information, please contact the Brush Police Department at 970-842-5074 or the Brush School District Office at 970-842-5176."
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