Earlier today, Arroyo Seco Junior High School parents were alerted of a “concerning statement” made by a student. Law enforcement officials later determined the statement did not pose a credible threat. Below is a statement from the Facebook page of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station regarding the incident.

In light of recent events, many parents have expressed concerns about local school safety. Please be assured that our school deputies have been vigilant and working around the clock to ensure safety for students. Today, school resource deputies received information regarding an Arroyo Seco Junior High School student who allegedly made a threatening statement to another student. Deputies completed a thorough investigation, and determined that the student was “teasing the other student” when he made the statement, and there was no credible threat. Our school resource officers are trained to respond to these threats and investigate each and every one as if they were real.

**Parents – we need your help in addressing a very frustrating trend. We have had incidents of students making threats against schools, to other students, or through social media. Upon investigation, many of these threats are turning out to be made by students who say they were just joking. Please help us by taking a moment to speak with your child this evening about the proper use of social media and the lasting criminal consequences that could arise from using it in such a way that threatens the safety of others.**

Thank you for your help and support in these trying times. We will get through this. To report a threat, have your child report the incident to staff members at their school or to report a tip, text 765-831-2754.