OMAHA, Nebraska - Omaha police were called to McMillan Magnet Middle School Wednesday morning to investigate a potential threat. 6 News says school officials reported, "Someone concerned they may have seen a weapon" on school grounds. At 10:10 a.m., police confirmed that no weapon had been found and the call came from another location.
A number of parents were informed of the alert on social media and rushed to the school.
The district sent a letter to families that stated:
Dear McMillan Magnet Middle School Families and Staff:
We wanted to make you aware of a situation. This morning, it was brought to the attention of administration that a student may have had a weapon on campus. We immediately contacted our partners in law enforcement to assist in the investigation. The student was located and following a thorough search, no weapon was found.
We take these situations very seriously. We are working with our District Safety Office, our on-site security team and the Omaha Police Department to ensure the safety of our school environment.
This message is being shared to ensure open communication with our staff and families. We understand that parents may have heard about the situation from other sources. In an effort to maintain the integrity of the investigation, communication to families was delayed. Please be assured that the safety of students and staff is our top priority. We appreciate your continued help in guiding our students in the use of good judgment in their actions for their safety and the safety of others.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact McMillan Magnet Middle School at (531) 299-2440.
Thank you for your continued support McMillan Magnet Middle School and Omaha Public Schools.
Sincerely,
Monica Green
Principal
Photo courtesy of 6 News.