Plattsmouth Community Schools will return to normal activities Thursday after cancelling classes for Wednesday. Late Tuesday night, officials announced that classes at all schools would be cancelled Wednesday do to a threat they deemed serious in nature. They say a student said they were planning on shooting up Plattsmouth Middle School on social media, prompting the closure. A statement was issued Wednesday afternoon saying that they believe there is no longer a threat.
You can read the full statement below.
This is a message from the Plattsmouth Community Schools. The Plattsmouth Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Department investigated a student threat via social media against Plattsmouth Middle School. The law enforcement investigation is complete and the case has been forwarded to the county attorney’s office. Law enforcement believes there is no longer a threat and the student has been removed from school.
We appreciate input from the public that was vital for addressing the issue in a timely manner. Support will be available for students and staff members in all buildings, as we return to school on Thu. Oct. 5, 2017. Activities may proceed as previously scheduled for the remainder of the day, on Wed., Oct. 4, 2017.
We have requested an increased presence of law enforcement on-site at all buildings, as we return to school on Thursday. We appreciate the support from the Plattsmouth Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, as we work cooperatively to ensure our campuses are safe for students and staff members. Thank you.