Spring Hill High School student arrested for alleged threat against another student

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Spring Hill High School student was taken into custody Wednesday for allegedly making a threat against another student.

A school district spokesperson said officials immediately notified law enforcement and began investigating after learning of the threat. 

Officials also noted that the student did not have a firearm on school property. 

The district spokesperson also noted that student and staff safety is a top priority and that the district has a strong working relationship with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department and Spring Hill Police Department to ensure a safe learning environment.