On Friday, December 6, 2024, Columbus High School was one of at least eight districts across Nebraska that were part of a "swatting" attempt. Columbus High School was placed in lockdown during this attempt, while Lost Creek and Columbus Middle School were placed in secure. CPS takes every threat seriously, prioritizing student and staff safety.
Districts affected by the swatting attempt included:
Scottsbluff Public Schools
North Platte Public Schools
Grand Island Public Schools
Columbus Public Schools
Lincoln Public Schools
Bellevue Public Schools
Millard Public Schools
Omaha Public Schools
Link to 12/6/2024 press release: https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/article/1912030
Link to Homeland Security information on swatting calls and hoax texts: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/24_0930_opa_swatting-hoax-threats-final.pdf
Below are YouTube video links of Dr. Chip Kay, Superintendent of Columbus Public Schools, explaining what each directive of our Standard Response Protocols means.
English https://youtu.be/EtJEa-_EFTY
Spanish https://youtu.be/ywYV3OLaY6k
French: https://youtu.be/ngZequroMGI