A message about a threat made against the middle school and high school

Hello families,

This morning, we were alerted to a threat made against the middle school and high school on social media. The Winona Police Department is also aware and is investigating the incident. 

We will be following our established safety protocols and begin the school day in a “Secure,” which means students will be inside their classrooms learning as usual. There will be no outside visitors allowed in the building, and students will not be allowed outside for any activities. The Winona Police Department will be present as the investigation continues.

Our established Standard Response Protocols are available here.

Your child will be safe at school, however, if you choose to keep your child at home, it will be an excused absence. 

We will provide any updates as they are available. Any threat of violence is taken seriously. Student safety is our top priority, and it is also a shared responsibility. We are thankful to the many students and staff in our building who share our values and cooperated to keep our school safe. 

Thank you,
Winona Area Public Schools