The Savannah R3 School District was placed on a partial lockdown this afternoon after a manhunt was reported to school officials.

Savannah Superintendent David Brax said around 2:50 p.m. that the Savannah Police Department has given the district the go ahead to dismiss school during the regular time. However, Brax said no kids are being allowed to walk home. Regular bus routes and parent pickup are being used to get kids home safely.

Also, all athletic practices at the high school and middle school are being held inside.

The school district received a phone call around 1:30 p.m. from the police department.

“I got a phone call from Chief Dave Vincent who called and told us what was happening and told us to keep the kids inside,” Brax said. “He said there was an armed robbery and suspects were on the loose and a manhunt was ongoing.”

The Savannah School District is calling parents to pick up children who normally walk home. Brax said at Minnie Cline Elementary that could be around 100 kids.

A message will also be sent out to parents via textcaster. Anyone with any concerns is asked to call their school directly.