Shelter in place...

I have wonder for awhile when our school might have a situation where there was a real threat. Today around lunch time a student left a threatening note in the bathroom. I don't know for sure what it said but the administration felt like there might be some sort of weapon on campus. The police came and we searched every locker, coat, lunchbox, and purse. The students quickly got their lunch and then we escorted them to their 4th hour class, where they were told to shelter in place until the all clear was given. The administration acted in a calm and professional manner. All of the teachers and staff were so helpful and our first priority was the safety of the students. I was grateful for the quick response of the Pleasant Grove police department. I took a picture, you can see a police officer standing in the doorway of one of the classrooms while we were searching the lockers. They take every threat seriously and remained at the school for several hours. After investigating they felt the threat was not valid. 

We have lockdown drills and shelter in place drills often. Today felt different. I pray every day that our schools will be safe places.