October 14, 2024 – Slinger, Wi – A follow up on a story posted earlier today regarding the evacuation of two schools in the Slinger School District after a threat on social media was reported.
The note below is from Superintendent Jim Curler.
Dear Families,
Jim Curler
This is a working story and more details will be posted when information is available.
– Slinger High School and Slinger Elementary were evacuated Monday morning following a reported bomb threat. An email was sent to district staff.
According to superintendent Jim Curler the report of a possible threat came to a student via social media around 10:15 a.m.
“The student reported it to high school administration,” said Curler. “We evacuated the high school and because the elementary is attached, that was evacuated too.”
Curler said high school kids drove themselves home and parents are picking up elementary school kids at the middle school.
“We believe this is a swatting incident,” said Curler. “But we take all threats as credible and took emergency action.”
Slinger Police, fire and Washington County Sheriffs are currently sweeping the buildings.
Calls are being made to gather more and details will be posted when information becomes available.
A message has been posted on the district website.
Dear Slinger Families,
Earlier today, some students at Slinger High School received a social media post indicating a bomb threat targeting the high school this afternoon. No other schools in our district have been targeted.
While we do not consider this a credible threat, given the prevalence of “swatting” incidents, we are acting out of an abundance of caution. We will be dismissing Slinger High School and Slinger Elementary School students early, and the building will undergo a thorough sweep by law enforcement to ensure everyone’s safety.
Here are the dismissal details happening immediately:
– ALL Slinger Elementary students will be transported to Slinger Middle School immediately, where parents can pick them up in the lower parking lot.
– High school students with vehicles will be asked to leave the area immediately.
– High school students who use bus transportation will be transported home by Riteway.
– All other schools will proceed as normal and will not evacuate. However, if you would like to pick up your child, please make arrangements with your school’s office staff.
We will provide an update once the building sweep is complete.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.