Elk Grove Unified Acknowledges Threat Posted on Social Media, Adds Security at Elk Grove High

February 28, 2018 | 

In a postings on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram early this morning, the Elk Grove Unified School District acknowledged an unspecified threat to one of the district's schools.

The posting on Twitter said the following:

EGUSD learned of social media post indicating intent to do harm to a school with the acronym "EGHS”. Officers with EGUSD, EGPD & SSD aware & investigating threat. Originator not known in region.
Deemed not to be credible. Added security will be at Elk Grove High School tmrw. pic.twitter.com/p3jkHAOpwr

— Elk Grove Unified (@ElkGroveUnified) February 28, 2018

The Twitter posting did say "the intent to do harm to a school with the acronyn 'EGHS'" indicating the district's flagship high school, Elk Grove High School. 

Although it cannot be independently verified,  separate postings on Twitter and Instagram indicate the following was the message of concern.

On Facebook, the district issued the following statement late last night:

This evening, District officials received information about a social media post indicating the intent to do harm to a school with the acronym "EGHS”. Local law enforcement is aware of this post. District Safety and Security officers, the Elk Grove Police Department and the Sacramento County Sheriff are investigating this threat. The originator of the post has no known residence or affiliation with Sacramento or Elk Grove.

There is no indication that this threat was directed at Elk Grove High School or any other Elk Grove Unified school and is deemed not to be credible.

The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority and we take all threats seriously. Out of an abundance of caution, added security will be at Elk Grove High School tomorrow morning.

If you see this information shared on social media, please assist us by letting the individual who shares the post know that we are aware of the post. We appreciate the cooperation and support of everyone who is helping to keep our schools safe. We encourage our students, staff and community that “If you SEE something, or KNOW something, to SAY something.” If you have any information about this individual who made the post, please contact the Elk Grove Unified School District Safety and Security Department at (916) 686-7786.