So, today is September 24, 2024, and there’s been a lot going on at Marshall Middle School in Long Beach. It was early morning when the buzz started. Something odd was happening, everyone felt it. But nobody could put their finger on it.
I heard from a few students that they noticed something strange when they arrived. The school seemed more hectic than usual. Teachers were running around. No one knew why. There were whispers in the hallways, but nothing was clear. Some parents got phone calls. They rushed to the school. It was confusing for everyone involved.
A few of the kids said they thought something serious was going on. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. By lunchtime, rumors had spread like wildfire. Some thought it was a drill, others said it was real. Everyone had a different story.
Some staff members were overheard talking about an incident, but no one gave details. I think they were trying to keep it quiet. But how can you hide something in a school full of curious kids? Impossible, right?
One of the students, Amanda, said she saw a group of teachers standing near the office. They were whispering. She couldn’t hear them, but she knew something was up. Another student, Jake, mentioned that the school principal made an announcement, but it wasn’t clear.
Parents outside looked worried. Some were talking to each other, asking if they knew anything more. One mom told me she just came because her son texted her, saying something strange was going on at school. The school didn’t explain much at first.
Police were seen nearby, which made everyone more anxious. I guess they were called just in case. It’s standard procedure, right? But still, no one knew what to think. A few officers were standing at the front, talking with school staff.
More kids started asking questions, but teachers didn’t have the answers. Some students started getting picked up early. The parking lot got crowded real fast, cars lining up. The day was just getting crazier.
I saw a group of 6th graders talking outside. They were nervous. It’s not every day something like this happens. But nobody panicked. It’s a middle school, after all. Kids can sense things. But they stayed calm, more confused than scared, really.
Inside, teachers tried to keep the day going as normal. Some classes continued as usual, but the atmosphere felt weird. No one could concentrate. I wouldn’t be able to either. You could just feel something was wrong.
I heard that some parents got texts from their kids saying things seemed off but nothing dangerous. Teachers and staff stayed calm, reassuring students everything was fine. But it wasn’t clear what was really happening.
Later, around 2 p.m., things began to settle down. Some parents were allowed to pick up their kids. Others stayed until the final bell rang. I guess the school didn’t want to disrupt the day more than it already had.
People are still waiting for more details. Some say the school might send out an official notice later in the week. But right now, everyone’s still in the dark.
It’s been a strange day for sure. A day that no one at Marshall Middle School will forget any time soon.