The Lyon County school district says it placed several campuses in Fernley and Silver Springs on temporary lockdown Wednesday.
Officials say anonymous threats were sent out to several schools after most had been dismissed for the day.
Lyon County deputies confirmed the safety of the students who were still on campus, and they were released to parents and buses as normal.
There were no confirmed incidents relating to the swatting alerts.
The school district sent the following letter to families:Â
Dear LCSD Families,
We would like to inform you of precautionary safety measures taken today in the Fernley and Silver Stage areas.
This afternoon, several LCSD schools again received anonymous threats identical to those reported yesterday. In response, several schools across the district were immediately placed into lock-out status while local law enforcement agencies responded and actively investigated the situation and secured the campuses.
At the time these threats were received, several schools had already dismissed students for the day. Schools that still had students on campus were placed into lock-out status. As a precautionary measure, campuses were secured with the assistance of law enforcement personnel to help ensure the safety of all students and staff. At dismissal time, law enforcement and school administration coordinated to ensure the safe release and transportation of students, allowing buses to depart. Throughout the incident, all students and staff remained safe.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense that involves making false threats or reports to trigger a large emergency law enforcement response. These actions divert critical emergency resources away from real emergencies, disrupt schools and communities, and can create significant fear, anxiety, and potential danger for students, staff, families, and first responders. Individuals responsible for swatting incidents may face severe criminal penalties, including felony charges, fines, and imprisonment. Law enforcement agencies take these threats extremely seriously and investigate them aggressively to hold those responsible accountable.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership with the Lyon County School District.
Sincerely,
Lyon County School District Administration
