Southside Middle School on lockout for school threat, DCPS says
Share this @internewscast.com

A DCPS spokesperson said the schools are on lockout Friday morning out of an abundance of caution.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A number of schools in Jacksonville’s Southside were placed under lockout on Friday morning after a Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) representative reported that a minor made a threatening call to Southside Middle School, saying they intended to initiate a shooting.

According to a communication sent to parents by DCPS, Englewood Elementary and High School, Greenfield Elementary School, and Southside Middle School went into lockout status as a precautionary measure after the threatening call was received by Southside Middle School.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers were called to these schools to assist DCPS Police on scene, a JSO spokesperson said.

A spokesperson from DCPS explained that the lockout was initiated out of an abundance of caution. During the lockout, students were permitted to move between school buildings on the premises, but they were restricted from entering or exiting the school grounds.

DCPS said Friday afternoon that the schools dismissed for the day. Here’s their full message to parents:

“Hello, this is Duval County Public Schools. We are calling to inform you that several schools are on lockout this morning due to a report of a threat. The lockout is in place at Englewood high school and Englewood elementary school, Greenfield Elementary, and Southside Middle School. JSO has received a phone call from a juvenile threatening to conduct a shooting at Southside Middle School. While these schools are on lockout, students will be accepted into school buildings, and a strong police presence is in place at the schools and in the surrounding area.

Repeating: We are calling to inform you that several schools are on lockout this morning due to a report of a threat. The lockout is in place at Englewood high school and elementary school, Greenfield Elementary, and Southside Middle School. JSO has received a phone call from a juvenile threatening to conduct a shooting at Southside Middle School. While these schools are on lockout, students will be accepted into school buildings, and a strong police presence is in place at the schools and in the surrounding area.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Diddy trial verdict: Family of Sean Combs celebrates after being acquitted of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking charges

Sean Combs’ Family Rejoices as He is Cleared of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Allegations in Trial Verdict

NEW YORK CITY — The family of Sean “Diddy” Combs celebrated on…
StopAntisemitism founder warns Mamdani as NYC mayor would be 'catastrophic' for residents

StopAntisemitism Founder Cautions: Mamdani’s Mayoralship Could Be Disastrous for NYC Residents

Liora Rez, the founder of StopAntisemitism, expressed that electing Zohran Mamdani as…
Islanders sign KHL star Maxim Shabanov in free agency swing

Islanders Acquire KHL standout Maxim Shabanov in Free Agency Move

The Islanders had more moves to make in free agency. On Wednesday,…
Rob McElhenney shortens name to Rob Mac: 'Purely practical'

Rob McElhenney Shortens Name to Rob Mac for Practical Reasons

“The amount of time that I have wasted trying to get people…
Rep. Angie Nixon on new ICE facility at Camp Blanding

Congresswoman Angie Nixon Discusses New ICE Facility at Camp Blanding

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces that construction of a new ICE detention facility…
Congressional intern gunned down in DC street shooting wasn't intended target: police

DC Street Shooting Claims Life of Congressional Intern; Police Confirm Victim Wasn’t the Intended Target

A University of Massachusetts-Amherst student who was a Congressional student intern was…

Ainsley Earhardt Posts Heartwarming Behind-the-Scenes Photos Months Following Engagement to Fox News Colleague Sean Hannity

AINSLEY Earhardt gave fans a look behind the scenes as she filmed…
US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following a Pentagon review of military aid

U.S. Holds Back Certain Weapons Promised to Ukraine After Pentagon Aid Assessment

WASHINGTON — The United States is pausing certain weapons deliveries to Ukraine…
Pentagon Reveals Timetable It Has Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program

The Pentagon Discloses Timeline for Delaying Iran’s Nuclear Development

During a press briefing on Wednesday, Parnell informed reporters that the Department…
FBI takes down Anti-Tren gang members in largest bust yet in violent migrant turf war

FBI Conducts Major Crackdown on Anti-Tren Gang in Migrant Turf Conflict

Federal officials have apprehended 16 individuals affiliated with the Anti-Tren gang in…
Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Overturns 176-Year-Old Abortion Ban with Liberal Majority Vote

The liberal majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned a 176-year-old abortion…
Portrait of the Dalai Lama.

Elderly Dalai Lama Sparks Tension with China by Announcing His Successor, Defying Communist Rule

THE Dalai Lama has reignited a long-standing feud with the Chinese government…