GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A student bringing a gun to school led Green Bay East High School to be locked down Monday morning — and is in part causing all middle and high school students to have online classes the rest of the week.
In a letter to parents, school officials explained that the East student was let in by another student — and did not enter a secure door. A resource officer at the school learned of a possible weapon in the student’s jacket, which was in their locker. That student’s locker was searched, and a handgun was found in the jacket.
Police questioned several students and determined that charges would be referred against two of them. Both students were placed in secure detention.
Police have determined there was no intention to harm students or staff members. A lockdown was lifted just before 11 a.m.
The incident comes as there are heightened security measures at Preble High School following threats made last week.
The incidents, along with the recent shooting in Oxford, Michigan, and recent social media threats, have caused stress and anxiety, the district says. As a result, all students in grades 6-12 will have virtual classes Tuesday through Thursday. On Tuesday, there will be no live instruction. Students will log on to Google Classroom. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will have classes with their teachers, logging on to Zoom.
Students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade should report to school as usual, though parents can choose to keep them home. Students kept home will work independently.
Those with information about the incident at East High School should call Green Bay police at 1-920-448-3208. Anonymous tips may be left with Crime Stoppers by calling 1-920-432-7867, through its website or the P3 smartphone app. Students and families can also report tips to Speak Up/Speak Out Wisconsin.
