The Murrieta Valley Unified School District is aware of the news reports & rumors about creepy clown sightings & threats to schools across the country.
Representatives from MVUSD sent out a letter to parents this week stating:
“We know students & parents are talking about these clown rumors which may cause some concern and anxiety.
Please be assured that there have been no verified threats to any schools in MVUSD. In the event of a real emergency, parents would be notified immediately. You can read more on the district website about what to expect in the event of an emergency.
The safety and security of our students and staff is one of our highest priorities. All of our schools have plans in place to respond to any safety threats. We are monitoring social media posts to stay on top of these rumors and we are collaborating with Murrieta Police to ensure the safety of our students & staff. The district takes every threat that comes to our attention seriously and we work with law enforcement to make determinations about the credibility of threats before communicating with families. Sgt. Underwood has just verified that all of the clown sightings in Murrieta have been investigated and there are no credible threats.
This is a good opportunity to talk with your children about the risks and consequences of being involved in social media threats. Also, please remind them to be aware of their surroundings when they are out in the community and report any suspicious incidents or people to a trusted adult or Murrieta Police Dispatch at 951 696-3615.
Thank you for your support. Together we can all do our part to help keep our schools and community safe.”
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