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District says WA Wright threat was non‑credible; law enforcement continues probe
Summary
Wilson County Schools told the board a threat at WA Wright last week was judged non‑credible by law enforcement; temporary weapons‑detection equipment was deployed, parents were notified and the sheriff’s office is continuing the investigation.
District leaders updated the board about a school safety incident involving WA Wright during the April 6 meeting.
The director reported that last week some threats were called in regarding WA Wright and that the Wilson County Sheriff's Department determined the incident to be a "non‑credible threat," though the department is continuing the investigation. The director said law‑enforcement partners worked throughout the weekend to develop leads and that the district deployed a weapons‑detection system to the school for several days as a precaution. "It was a non credible threat," the director said. "We will continue to monitor this, but at this point, it is an ongoing investigation that is in the hands of law enforcement."
Board members thanked faculty, staff, parents and law enforcement for their response; the director said rotating detection equipment among schools and continuing communications with parents are part of the district's ongoing safety approach. No disciplinary or prosecutor actions were announced at the meeting; the district emphasized communication and layered safety measures going forward.
