Student-on-Student Threats Force Middle School Lockdown

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This morning (Friday) Kodiak Middle School was put on lock down for almost a half an hour after one student made threats against another. According to School District spokeswoman Destiny Fitzgerald, administrators refused to reveal the nature of the threats made, whether they were verbal or involved some manner of weapon.

According to a press release from the school district central office, middle school Principal Jethro Jones made the decision to take the precautionary lock-down action at 9:20 a.m., and lifted it at 9:45. Reportedly, no students were harmed and the police were notified. No other schools were affected.