School Shooting Threat At Glenbrook South Ahead Of Homecoming

GLENVIEW, IL — Police are investigating who wrote a message warning of a school shooting on the back of a desk in a classroom at Glenbrook South High School. According to Principal Lauren Fagel, administrators were informed of the threat Thursday afternoon and immediately reported it to police. Additional security precautions would be in place during homecoming weekend, Fagel said in a message to students and parents Friday afternoon.

“There will be a school shooting on Sept 25th 2018,” said the message, which was reported by two students around 2:30 p.m., according to Fagel. The principal encouraged anyone who sees something suspicious to alert school staff and commended the students who reported the message.

“We take all reported issues seriously and will continue to conduct a thorough investigation,” Fagel said. She explained there would be additional security at all on-campus events throughout homecoming weekend. No changes to the schedule of events for the weekend had been made as of Friday afternoon, according to Fagel.

The 2018 Glenbrook South Homecoming theme is "Dancing in September: Titans Through the Decades," with a parade and dance scheduled for Saturday. The parade is due to begin at 10 a.m. at St. David's Church. Commuter parking on the street north of Glenview Road to Jackman park is set to be temporarily blocked off starting Friday evening ahead of the varsity football game, which will be followed by fireworks.

Fagel suggested students attending Saturday's dance should to “plan extra time for arrival as we will search their belongings.” Normal restrictions on backpacks and drawstring bags will be in place at the homecoming dance.

“Our focus remains on maintaining a safe and secure school environment for all students and staff,” Fagel said. “We appreciate your partnership in these efforts.”

Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call the school at 847-729-2000, ext.. 4849 or contact the Titan Concern Center anonymously. Glenview police spokesman Sgt. Jim Foley did not immediately return messages left about the incident.

“In the event our investigation continues into next week,” Fagel said, “we will be screening students and their possessions as they enter the school at all four entrances on Monday.”

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