High School Evacuated Because of ‘Star Wars’ Costume

Geez, you can’t even celebrate May the Fourth Be With You day without somebody freaking out.

An entire high school was evacuated on Thursday, May the 4th, over a Stormtrooper threat.

A student at Ashwaubenon High School in Wisconsin came to school dressed as a Stormtrooper from Star Wars in honor of Star Wars Day and apparently that freaked someone out. 

Fox 6 Now said “a concerned parent called police after seeing someone walk into the school with unusual clothing.” Officers came and evacuated the high school and students at a nearby middle school and those at a community center taking an AP test were placed on lockdown. 

Authorities swept the school and found no threat. (Of course they didn't! Cops know Stormtroopers never hit their targets!)

The Ashwaubenon School District said on Facebook, “There was no legitimate threat at AHS today. It was a misunderstanding where a student wore a Star Wars costume for “May the Fourth Be With You” day. There was no intent of a threat, but the student will be held accountable.”

What?!

Ash Public Safety tweeted:

 

Okay, sure, these days you can never be too careful. But not recognizing a Stormtrooper? Are you even human?!

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