KENTWOOD, Mich. — Kent County deputies are investigating a threat at East Kentwood High School.
The school’s principal, Omar Bakri, sent a letter to students and families saying that graffiti was found on a bathroom wall Tuesday afternoon, which appeared to threaten the school.
FOX 17 obtained screenshots of the alleged threat to “shoot up” the school on Wednesday, November 30.
In his letter, Bakri says the district’s safety department and the Kent County Sheriff’s Office were contacted immediately after a student reported the threat.
“We are continuing to investigate this matter in partnership with KCSO,” Bakri wrote. “We have high expectations for student behavior at our school, and this type of behavior does not align with what we promote to ensure safety for our students and staff.”
A sheriff’s office spokesperson says deputies will keep the district updated with their findings and work with them for a decision on the next steps.
Kentwood Public Schools sent out a press release Tuesday evening saying that school will continue as planned on Wednesday, November 30.
"We are thankful for the student that reported this concern to a trusted adult at EKHS," Kentwood Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Polston said. "The student's actions demonstrate how important strong, authentic relationships are at Kentwood Public Schools."
The says it will implement several safety measures to make sure students, teachers and staff are able to resume learning Wednesday.
"The safety of students and staff remains our top priority. Each member of the Kentwood community plays a vital role in school and community safety. We have high standards for behavior within our school community. Everyone is expected to live out our community values and follow these standards," Superintendent Polston added.
If you have any information about the threat, call the Kent County Sheriff’s Office at 616-632-6100.
