Safe2Tell threat being investigated at Colorado Springs middle school

Colorado Springs School District 49 sent out an email to Skyview Middle School families regarding a Safe2Tell threat Monday morning.

District 49 says the threat was non-specific and was only targeted to Skyview Middle School at this time. The district contacted the Colorado Springs Police Department as soon as the Safe2Tell notification was received Sunday night.

District 49 told KRDO, that despite increased security, Skyview Middle School is continuing on a normal schedule Monday.

Students, families and the community are asked to stay alert and report any suspicious activity.

This is an ongoing investigation and KRDO will work to bring you updates.

Below is the email that was sent out to families:

Good morning Skyview Middle School families,

District 49 safety and security is actively monitoring a Safe2Tell notification referencing a non-specific threat against SMS. The District 49 security team immediately contacted our partners at the Colorado Springs Police Department when they received the notification.

A thorough investigation of the Safe2Tell notification is underway. In the meantime, SMS will operate on a normal schedule Monday. To provide enhanced support and security for our students and staff, there will be increased security and law enforcement presence along with other security precautions.

The safety of students, families and staff on our campuses is non-negotiable. D49 thanks our law enforcement partners and encourages students, families and our community to stay alert and report any suspicious activity.

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Watson, District 49 safety and security director.

Sincerely,

David Nancarrow

Director of Communications