The Salida School District was placed under added layers of security this past Monday at the request of the Salida Police Department.
Police responded to Salida High School and asked that it be moved to a Lockdown status. Salida Middle School, Horizons Exploratory Academy, and Colorado Mountain College were also put into Lockdown while Longfellow Elementary, Salida Early Childhood Center and the Crest Academy all moved to a Secure status.
The school district said in a press release that they will not be releasing any further details about the incident due to legal privacy protections for minors. The district went on to say that they appreciate the community’s understanding and patience as first responders worked to ensure safety in the school community.
School counselors are available for any students who need support.
The school district and police are coordinating a debriefing session in cooperation with other safety partners to review the incident and identify any areas of improvement.
