ENSURING THE SAFETY OF ACPSD: ADDRESSING RECENT RUMORS

We are aware of misinformation circulating throughout our schools and communities regarding rumored incidents of school violence at various campuses within our district. Please know that these messages are being reposted and reshared at schools throughout our district and at schools throughout the state. Safety is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to fully investigate each and every rumor and/or post that is shared. There is no active threat impacting the safety and security of any of our school campuses.

Rumors of this nature cause a great deal of concern, stress and anxiety. When those are shared on social media, the impact is far-reaching, and causes unnecessary concern for other parents, students, and staff, and divert critical resources away from genuine safety and security efforts.

If ever there is an actual incident of school violence at a school or if a threat of violence at a school warrants the attention of students, staff, parents/guardians, notification will be made. We are committed to sharing accurate information as quickly as situations allow.

We hope to never have to notify our school community of an actual event of school violence, and we are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of our schools through a variety of safety measures and close collaboration with local law enforcement.

If anyone ever has a safety concern, or hears a rumor of a safety concern, please immediately notify the appropriate authorities. This includes local law enforcement and the administration at the district office or the school involved.