There was an incident off campus this morning involving students; one student allegedly robbed another student with a weapon. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported to staff and to the police. 

Astor and George Middle Schools were placed on lockout (perimeter secured, classes continue normally inside the building) until the armed student could be located. We have also placed Roosevelt on lockdown (all classrooms locked, lights off, students and teachers hiding out of sight). Police are at the scene. At this time no injuries have been reported.  

Currently there is no active student threat.

PPS staff is working with law enforcement and providing support to the affected schools, students, and staff and communicating with families at Roosevelt, Astor, and George schools.

We will share more information with our community as we learn more.

Jonathan Garcia, Chief of Staff

UPDATE 1:24PM

Here is a message sent to Roosevelt Families today:

Dear Roosevelt Families,

There was an incident off campus this morning that resulted in a lockdown at Roosevelt High School. It involved students at other schools, with one student allegedly robbing another student with a weapon. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported to staff and to the police.

Roosevelt was placed in a lockdown (all classrooms locked, lights off, students and teachers hiding out of sight). We have completed a sweep of the campus, and police have completed their activities. The situation is secure, and there is no threat to students at this time. No students or staff were injured.

We will be releasing students for the day. Students who take PPS transportation will remain at school until we connect with families. We will be doing controlled release, releasing students by sections of the building.  Students are asked to get their belongings  and depart campus immediately. Students will have access to lunch as they leave campus.   

We will send an updated communication to families later today.

Thank you for understanding as we work through this difficult situation.