Churchill County School District officials reported a potential threat to its schools on the morning of September 9, marking the fourth incident since classes began on August 12. This is the second such incident at an elementary school, following a recent toy gun scare at Numa Elementary.
According to the district, the Fallon Police Department alerted them to a possible threat posted on social media. Police quickly tracked down the source of the post and determined there was no credible danger. Only one incident did the threat require further police action: a Churchill County Middle School student was taken into custody for posting language on social media that included the words “shooting up a school.”
As a precaution, Lahontan Elementary School initially instructed staff to keep students inside and implemented a soft lockdown. "Out of an abundance of caution," district officials said, the school took these measures. Additional information was provided within minutes, and the school resumed normal operations.
“We remain diligent and will continue working closely with the Fallon Police Department to investigate all potential threats,” the district stated. “Safety is our number one priority, and we are committed to ensuring the security of our students and staff.”
The district thanked the community for its understanding, support, and cooperation during the incident.
For the full story or recent threat-related incidents at CCSD Schools, check out False Alarms, Real Fear – Gun-Related Threats and Concerns in Fallon Schools.
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