By SCOTT CARLSON
North Platte Post
NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-After word spread around social media over the weekend about a student threatening to bring a gun to school, police and school officials have taken action.
According to a message sent to parents of North Platte Public Schools students said police and school administration was aware of the threat.
The student reportedly threatened to bring a gun to school because he was being bullied.
The statement from the school said police made contact with the student's family, and he will not be attending school today.
Extra police presence is expected at Adams today. Officials said this is a precautionary measure to keep students and staff safe.
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Statement from NPPSD Communications Director Tina Smith
North Platte Public Schools has been made aware of a potential threat to Adams Middle School. NPPS takes Any and All threats made to the safety of any individual or group of individuals seriously and will not tolerate any act of bullying, harm, or self-harm to go unanswered.
At this time, the active investigation involves a potential threat made by a student. The student in question is not at school, and the police are working with the student and family to garner additional details. Due to the nature of this investigation, further details are not available at this time.
Families can expect an increased presence of law enforcement officers at Adams Middle School until the investigation has been resolved.
At North Platte Public Schools, we aim to educate students in a safe and caring environment. We will not tolerate any act of violence or threat against any student or staff member. If anyone has information that needs the attention of an administrator or law enforcement, please reach out to your building administration or call the anonymous tip line at 866-286-SAFE (7233).