Increased police presence at Maquoketa High School today

An important safety update was made by the Maquoketa School District for today.

According to the release, a student brought a video that caused concern for the safety of another student in the school. The school immediately informed the Maquoketa Police Department about the threat, and an investigation is active into the situation. The threat does appear to be an isolated incident and no danger is present.

To ensure safety for all students and faculty, and to give parents a peace of mind, there is an increased police presence at the high school today. The Superintendent Tara Notz made sure to state the importance of these actions saying, “Please know that the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.”

Notz thanks the community for their understanding, and wants to ensure that any potential risks are reported as this one was.

The investigation into the threat is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released as it progresses.

To view the full announcement, please click here.

Information collected from the news release made by the School District.