The district placed all its schools under shelter-in-place procedures after a parent reported a forwarded message mentioning a possible shooting.<\/p>\n
School officials later confirmed the message did not directly threaten Cass Lake-Bena Schools.<\/p>\n
All after-school athletic and academic activities were canceled as a precaution.<\/p>\n
Parent Reports Concerning Social Media Message<\/h2>\n
According to the district, a parent reported that their student received a forwarded message through a social media platform.<\/p>\n
The message claimed someone had heard about a possible shooting during “A” lunch at a school identified as “CHS.”<\/p>\n
However, district officials stressed that the message did not specifically identify Cass Lake-Bena Schools.<\/p>\n
The original post was not a direct threat against the district.<\/p>\n
Despite that distinction, administrators immediately reviewed the information with their school resource officer.<\/p>\n
Officials decided to take additional precautions while law enforcement investigated the message.<\/p>\n
All Cass Lake-Bena Schools Enter Shelter-in-Place<\/h2>\n
The district placed all schools under shelter-in-place procedures following the report.<\/p>\n
The decision was made to protect students and staff while officials assessed the situation.<\/p>\n
A shelter-in-place directs people to remain in designated safe areas while following school instructions.<\/p>\n
The school resource officer worked with local law enforcement to investigate the concerning post.<\/p>\n
School leaders said they take every report involving possible threats seriously.<\/p>\n
Minnesota BCA Traces Message Outside State<\/h2>\n
Local law enforcement contacted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for assistance.<\/p>\n
The BCA investigated the original social media post and determined it originated outside Minnesota.<\/p>\n
The matter was then turned over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.<\/p>\n
Officials have not identified the person responsible for creating the original message.<\/p>\n
The district emphasized that investigators found no direct threat targeting its schools.<\/p>\n
The findings were reported by Valley News Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n The shelter-in-place led administrators to cancel all scheduled after-school activities Thursday.<\/p>\n The cancellations included athletic events, academic activities, and other school programs.<\/p>\n Students were instructed to leave school immediately after classes using their assigned transportation.<\/p>\n Families could also arrange for an adult to pick up their children.<\/p>\n High school students waiting for rides were directed to the high school media center.<\/p>\n Those students were instructed to remain there until their transportation arrived.<\/p>\n The district did not report any direct threat to students during the incident.<\/p>\n School officials thanked law enforcement agencies for their quick response and assistance.<\/p>\n The district said protecting students and employees remains its highest priority.<\/p>\n Administrators also thanked families for their patience while the safety measures were in place.<\/p>\n School officials encouraged families to rely on official district communications for accurate information.<\/p>\n Additional school announcements are available through the Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Readers can also review additional coverage from Bring Me The News<\/a>.<\/p>\n The district reiterated that no direct threat to its schools had been identified.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\nAfter-School Sports and Activities Canceled<\/h2>\n
District Reassures Families About School Safety<\/h2>\n
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