KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A screenshot of a social media post grabbed the attention of multiple school districts in the Kansas City area Monday morning.
Districts said parents also saw the post that was forwarded, and were rightfully concerned about the vague threat of a school shooting. The post threatened violence at schools located in five school districts.
The school districts said they worked with police to make sure students were safe at schools.
Each district also emailed families to communicate and let them know what was happening.
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BLUE SPRINGS
The Blue Springs Police Department said one person is in custody accused of using Snapchat to make threats toward Blue Springs High School Sunday.
An undated photo shows Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri.(KCTV5)
Blue Springs High School Principal, Tom Alderman, sent a letter to families making them aware of the incident.
According to the email, the person will face appropriate legal and disciplinary action.
GRAIN VALLEY
Schools in the Grain Valley School District were also included in the vague threat on social media.
A public information officer for the Grain Valley Police Department posted information about it investigation into the threat on Facebook.
School Board Members are also talking about the threat of violence against students and staff members.
Grain Valley Leadership Center(KCTV5)
The assistant superintendent said they take every threat seriously and that is why parents and students may see police on school property.
RAYTOWN
The Raytown School District says it is also taking the threats seriously, even though, after investigating, the district said it doesn’t believe the threat is credible.
Raytown Quality Schools emailed families about it’s plan to handle the threat earlier Monday.
The school district asks families to talk to their students about the seriousness of making threats like these, and the consequences.
Raytown School District increased the rate of pay for teachers based on their experience and when they continue their own education.(KCTV)
They also ask families to talk about the importance of notifying authorities when a threat is made, and not sharing them on social media.
LEE’S SUMMIT
The Lee’s Summit School District said it is also aware of the threat that included schools in its district.
The district said the threat was investigated, and at this point, doesn’t have any information that it is a credible threat.
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Lee’s Summit High School(KCTV 5)
Like other districts, Lee’s Summit said it takes every threat seriously and safety and security are top priorities.
The school district emailed the following information to families earlier Monday.
Anyone who has information about any of the threats, or who sent the messages is asked to contact police in their city and report the information.
GRANDVIEW
The Grandview School District said it shared a statement with staff and families. That statement is below.