“(Friday, Sept. 16) Just before the school day began at Barrington High School this morning, it was reported to school administrators that a student was carrying a gun in one of the BHS school bathrooms.
Out of an abundance of caution, the building was placed on immediate lockdown.
Our School Resource Officer immediately responded and found the student was carrying a pellet gun underneath clothing. The student was taken into police custody.
At this point in time there is no threat at Barrington High School and classes have fully resumed.
We understand that our students may need support in processing what happened today. Our Student Services center is available for students who may want to speak to our mental health professionals.
“If you see something, say something,” is a phrase that we share with our students often and this is an example of how reporting can help school administrators and law enforcement take immediate action to keep everyone safe.
As a reminder, we have a dedicated “See Something, Say Something” webpage and we encourage everyone to review this page and report an issue if something doesn’t seem right. You can also visit the district’s Safety 220 webpage to learn more about the safety measures the district has taken over the past several years.”
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