A precautionary lockdown was lifted at Shawnee Mission West High School Tuesday afternoon.
Officials say a threatening message was found written in pencil on a desk and the school was placed on lockdown from about 1:20 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.
Police determined the threat was not credible and classes resumed as normal.
Principal Steve Loe sent the following statement to parents:
SM West Parents,
I want to share with you some information. We received a report today of a potential safety concern. Anytime a report of concern is received, we immediately begin a thorough investigation. We appreciate our Shawnee Mission School District Police and partners at the Overland Park Police Department who have assisted in the investigation of this report. While we have not found evidence that would lead us to believe there is a credible concern, we took the precautionary step to conduct a lockdown. Although this was strictly precautionary, it allowed us to practice our safety plans and processes. Students and staff continued learning within the classrooms. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school and community safe.
Steve Loe
Principal
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