BANDERA, Texas – Bandera ISD officials confirmed a student was detained after making a threat on social media, according to a letter released by Bandera High School Principal Dr. Patrick Sizemore.
The district said the threat was investigated by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), local law enforcement, and school administrators. Officials determined that at no time were students or staff in danger.
“In Bandera ISD, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority,” Sizemore wrote. “We want to reassure you that we take all reports of threats seriously, no matter the intent. Every measure will be taken to ensure the safety of everyone on campus.”
The district praised students who reported the threat, citing the importance of “See Something, Say Something” programs.
The student’s identity has not been released.
The district’s Campus/Student Safety Report can be found on the Bandera ISD website under the “Say Something!” tab.