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Enough
Today, many students, parents and school staffers in Montrose got an unwelcome flashback to February —someone apparently called in a threat of an active shooter.
Today's interruption was shorter than February's, but just as nerve-jangling, until police and assisting agencies confirmed it as a hoax.
Thank goodness.
But.
Montrose High School wasn't the only school in the state to get an active shooter threat called in. Delta and Cedardege did as well and so did at least two other schools, Alamosa and East Denver high schools.
These, also, were hoaxes and again — thank goodness.
But.
Every time these calls come in, it drains public resources. It disrupts class. It spread panic in the community. It terrifies students and parents, because we live at a time when incidents of mass violence at schools take place with a shocking, and unnerving, regularity.
Repeated mass murders at schools damage the collective psyche, while, somewhat conversely, repeated hoaxes can serve to make us complacent when we should be vigilant.
Bottom line: I don't care what thrill or other satisfaction pranksters are getting out of making phony threats. It isn't acceptable. It is a crime.
And I hope those responsible are caught and taught that lesson in a way only the legal system can convey.
— Katharhynn, from the newsroom
(Students clear the building at Montrose High School after being released from lockdown on Monday. Photo by Stephanie Spiess)
A win for the home team
Let's hear it for the 'Hawks! The Montrose Red Hawks notched a homecoming win on Friday night, shutting down Palisade 40 - 14.
Congrats, team!
(Makayla Beaver and TJ Sanders are the MHS homecoming queen and king. Photo by Ariana Najar)
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