UPDATE 09/09/2024 at 1:45 p.m.

 

Dear District 6 Families:

This is an update on the situation at Northridge High School. The person suspected of posting the original threat was arrested and taken into custody today. They face criminal felony charges and possible expulsion. We will continue to work with Greeley Police on this investigation. 

This potential threat was only directed at Northridge High School. No other school was mentioned or involved.

We once again want to remind you of the seriousness of this situation. It is a felony crime to make a threat against a school, even if that threat is false or not meant to be serious. We take this very seriously. We encourage you to have a conversation with your student about the seriousness of such actions. 

Northridge will have school tomorrow on a normal schedule. We will have additional security at the school, and our District 6 Crisis Team will be available to provide counseling services to any student or staff who may need support. Students in schools outside Northridge can contact their school’s counseling office if they need assistance. 

Again, if you or your student sees a post that contains a threat or hears information about a potential threat, please contact law enforcement or Safe2Tell at 1-877-542-SAFE (7233).

Thank you for your support and patience as we work diligently to keep our schools, staff and students safe.

 

Dr. Deirdre Pilch, Superintendent

Greeley-Evans School District 6

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Dear District 6 Families:

It was with sincere regret this morning, September 9, 2024, that we made the difficult decision to cancel school at Northridge High School. A potential threat circulating on social media was reported to us by numerous sources. Local and federal law enforcement are investigating, but could not locate the source of this message before the start of school. Out of an abundance of caution, we decided to cancel school and work to have enhanced security measures in place so that school can resume Tuesday.

We take every threat seriously. The safety and security of our students and staff is always our first priority. Anyone making a threat against a school, even if it is false or meant to be a joke, will face felony criminal charges and serious disciplinary action from the school.  Making any threat is VERY serious. We will always pursue criminal charges when this occurs.

We know this is a time of heightened anxiety around school security and safety. We share your worries and concerns. Our District 6 Safety and Security Team is constantly working to enhance security at our schools. We have a very good working relationship with the Greeley Police, Evans Police and Weld County Sheriff's Office. We will continue to do everything in our power to keep our schools secure and safe.

There are things you can do to help. If you see this post, or other threats on social media, PLEASE DO NOT SHARE!  Report this concern to local police. Also, take a few minutes to talk with your children about the seriousness of making threats and the possible consequences that could result. If your child or you hear of any threat against a school or a person, please call the police immediately at 9-1-1 or call the Safe2Tell line at 1-877-542-SAFE (7233).

We in District 6 appreciate your continued support and patience.  

 

Dr. Deirdre Pilch, Superintendent

Greeley-Evans School District 6