Joliet West High School Alert: Joliet Police Investigate Social Media Threat

Joliet West High School released this morning at 7:50 a.m.

This morning we were notified of a social media threat referencing a shooting directed at Joliet West High School. The police are investigating, and we are searching students upon entry to school. There is an additional police presence at Joliet West High School this morning. 

We will communicate additional information as we receive it.

The safety of our students and staff is our first priority.

En Español: 

Estimados padres y estudiantes,  

Esta mañana nos notificaron de una amenaza en las redes sociales que hacía referencia a un tiroteo dirigido a Joliet West High School. La policía está investigando y estamos revisando a los estudiantes al entrar a la escuela. Hay una presencia policial adicional en Joliet West High School esta mañana.  

Comunicaremos información adicional en cuanto la recibamos.

La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y del personal es nuestra primera prioridad.

Joliet West High School press release