NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A North Las Vegas middle school was placed on lockdown Thursday because of an altercation between students and a rumored weapon near campus, the principal said.
La Toya Jordan Brown, the principal at Marvin M. Sedway Middle School, said the school was placed on lockdown because of an altercation between two students. Brown said there was a rumor of a weapon near the campus as well.
In the letter sent to families of the school, Brown says school administrators and CCSD Police acted quickly to clear the area. When police investigated, there was no weapon located.
Brown continues by saying that this is a reminder for parents or guardians to talk to their students about safety and never hesitate to report anything that may be a possible safety issue.
Brown provides resources for students and parents. Reports can be made through the SafeVoice reporting system by calling 1-833-216-SAFE (7233), through the website at safevoicenv.org, or through the free downloadable phone app.
"We take the personal safety of each and every student very seriously," the letter reads. "If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the school’s main office at (702) 799-3880."
The full letter can be found below:
This is La Toya Jordan Brown, Principal at Marvin M. Sedway Middle School.
As always, we want to keep you informed of important matters happening within our school community.
This afternoon, the school was placed on lockdown due to an altercation between two students on campus. There was also a rumor of a weapon near our campus. School administrators and CCSD Police responded quickly and cleared the area. Police investigated, and no weapon was located.
Please take this opportunity to discuss school safety with your students. Parents, please remind your student to never hesitate to report anything that may be a possible safety issue to an adult. Additionally, we expect all students to adhere to the CCSD Student Code of Conduct.
Students and parents can also make reports through the SafeVoice reporting system by calling 1-833-216-SAFE (7233), through the website at safevoicenv.org, or through the free downloadable phone app.
We take the personal safety of each and every student very seriously. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the school’s main office at (702) 799-3880.
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