Henderson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson delivered a phone call to East Heights families on Wednesday night addressing speculation about safety at the school.
In the call, Lawson said he wanted to provide clarity regarding speculation about school safety at East Heights. He said the events were handled weeks ago and Wednesday night’s OneCall message was for clarification purposes only.
Lawson said that a message was sent to East Heights families on March 4 after the district received a report of an alleged weapon on school grounds. He added that school administrators immediately followed safety protocols and contacted the Henderson Police Department to investigate the matter. There was no ongoing threat to students or staff.
On March 17th, a separate situation occurred at East Heights that did not involve a firearm. A nonsharp/no edge butterfly practice knife was found in a student’s possession on a school bus.
Lawson said that at no time was there a threat to students or staff. Immediate and appropriate disciplinary action was taken.
“We strive to provide transparency and understand that delays or unclear communication can cause confusion and concern,” Lawson said. “We encourage you to report any suspected threats to school administration, our School Resource Officers, or by using the Stop Tip line on our district website. Student and staff safety remains one of our top priorities.”
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