JENKS, Okla. — Jenks Public School officials said a threat a student sent about their school is not credible.
Parents reached out to 2 News Oklahoma after the school notified them about the threat.
Here's the message the school sent parents:
"East Intermediate Parents & Guardians,
Earlier this evening, a student texted a photo of a gun to several other students and texted a threat against the school.
The Jenks Public Schools Police Department immediately began investigating this threat. After speaking with the student’s family, JPS officers concluded the threat was not credible. The student does not have access to a gun. The student will not be at school tomorrow and will be disciplined according to JPS policy. Jenks Public Schools has zero tolerance for threats of violence.
All students are safe to attend school tomorrow. The school day will go on as normal.
The safety of students and staff is always the top priority at Jenks Public Schools. As always, if you see something or hear something, say something.
Thank you!"
2 News Oklahoma reached out to the school.
Officials said the student sent a photo to several other students in a group chat and texted a threat against the school. JPS police quickly determined it was not a threat and the student does not have access to guns in the home.
The school said:
We have a zero tolerance for threats meaning students who make threats against the school will be disciplined according to district policy even if the threat is not credible. All threats are taken very seriously.
The student will not be a school Tuesday. Officials said all students are safe to attend school Tuesday.
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