UPDATE: Press release following threat at GSD#3
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
JOHN DAY – UPDATE: (Press Release from Grant School District #3)
PRESS RELEASE
Grant School District #3
Shared Responsibility and Communication is Key to School Safety Nov 26, 2024
The District is grateful to have received a report of a potential threat to Grant Union during the evening of Nov 25, 2024 and the quick action of law enforcement to investigate and determine the threat was not actionable. This is a strong reminder that all of us have a shared responsibility to keep our school community safe.
Grant Union staff and students are implementing a new program called ThreatZero. Gordon Larson brought this program to the District through his position with Grant County Educational Service District as the School Safety and Prevention Specialist.
Below is a link to an introductory video explaining the ThreatZero Program and what each of us can do to assure safety for our school community. This program is preventative and strives to identify students who are in distress so we can deploy resources to prevent an event and provide the help they need.
ThreatZero Training for Parents & Guardians
Please know you are encouraged to contact a school official if you have any concerns or information regarding a potential threat to the safety of our school community, including self harm. Below are hotlines that are advertised in the school and can be utilized anonymously.
ip/Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 24/7, 988
Oregon Youthline – 4:00-10:00pm, 7 days a week, 1-877-868-8491 Text “teen2teen” to 83963 Safe Oregon – 24/7, 1-844-472-3367
Racial Equity Support Line – 10:00am- 7:00pm, Daily, 503-575-3764
Student Suicide Assessment Line – 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, 503-575-3760 Please help us in our shared responsibility to keep our students, staff and the school community safe!
PREVIOUS: A Grant Union Jr./Sr. High School student is required to stay home today, following alleged threats the individual made toward the school district. Grant County Sheriff Office investigated the incident and determined that the student’s threat was not credible. The school district is requiring the student to stay home while more investigation is underway. GSD3 was notified of the alleged threat from a parent. Read the full press release below:
(Press Release from Grant School District #3)
PRESS RELEASE
Grant School District #3
Report of Threat Investigated
Notice of Potential Threat
Nov 26, 2024
The evening of November 25, 2024 the District was notified that a student at GU had potentially made a threat towards the school.
Law enforcement was notified immediately and the Sheriff’s Department investigated. Law enforcement determined that the threat was not credible. We will be requiring the student who allegedly made the threat to stay home until the School District has a clear understanding of the situation and determines the appropriate next steps.
The District became aware of the potential threat through a parent. We are grateful for the parent immediately passing along the information so it can be investigated.
