Just keep our kids safe, that's all I ask

They have done a great job so far. I appreciate the safety guard at RHS. I see them as the front line of the school. This makes us feel much better as a community of parents and concerned citizens. May God's peace be with Newtown and each family affected by this unthinkable, unnecessary act of terror.

So I guess only positive comments get to stay up???

What are they doing about the rumor? Are they announcing for kids to come and talk about it and if they know who said it? This kid needs to be expelled! Kids already are insecure with all that has happened and going on, they need to pin point who this kid is. I'm going to have a mess on my hands on Friday morning.

I really can't believe parents were complaining about not being able to bring lunch to their kids. Our children don't need parental disruptions during the day. The most important thing for our schools to do is keep our children safe and if banning visitors during the day is something they want to do then I think they should. You would think that after 26 innocent children and adults loose their life people would agree with the measures our district is taking. Instead they find a reason to complain about it. People really amaze me. If something were to happen in our school the parents would be the first to complain that the school didn't do enough.

I think it was worded funny, I think people thought their kids couldn't bring their lunch to school at all. I don't think that is how they meant it to come out. So people wigged out about it. Some kids have to bring their lunch to school because of allergy.
But a kid out right saying he is going to do something, even if he is just talking out of his ass, should be punished.

There is no credible threat - just lots of rumors. So-and-so's friend's cousin's sister said she saw it on Twitter. This has happened before - once it was on Halloween. Rumors at BHS fly like an eagle in the wind. Any coincidence that the date corresponds to the last day of school before break? I'm quite sure that if there was a credible threat that our children would not have school that day.

Lettuce, where do you get your info??? How do you know that for sure it is not a real threat? I'm just wanting more info on this, my daughter is a mess and is refusing to go. How do I send her, then something does happen!! I may as well dig my grave now, because I wouldn't be able to live with myself. Also I probably need to add that my daughter hates to miss school, so she is not just using this as an accuse to miss. She is scared to death. Who is anyone to say it is not a threat

If a child fears for their life, because of something another said, that is enough of a credible threat. And from what I have heard a lot of children feel the same way my child does!

Also my child keeps saying that they are not asking people to come to talk to anyone with concerns or info, they just keep saying they know of the threat and they have added security!!

My daughter was encouraged to go speak with an administrator, which she and her friend did. Then I spoke with two administrators and the head of security. THAT is where I got my info. Good enough for you?

Speaking from personal experience, my two little ones seem to be adjusting well to the new security policy. They are not afraid, and actually like the new security guy at their school. Pioneer Elementary/VVSD sent home a flyer explaining in great detail the new policy, and held a town hall meeting last nite. (unfortunately the snow storm prevented many from attending, including myself)

The district has done its due diligence. Job well done.

I actually emailed the district about the threat and the superintendent emailed me back regarding the issue. My daughter is in school today, there was added security when I dropped her off. Even though they found who started the rumor, they still took extra precautions today. I am thankful that even though they found the rumor was not credible they still took action to keep our children safe. That is what is important.