Calabasas elementary school investigating social media threats

The Las Virgenes School District is investigating threats allegedly made by a student targeting other students at Chaparral Elementary School in Calabasas.

In an email to parents on Tuesday, Principal Nicki Goldstein said the threats were made outside of school on the student’s personal phone and using social media. Students and staff reported them to administrators, Goldstein said.

“Upon the information being brought to our attention, we immediately took the appropriate steps, including contacting law enforcement,” her email read. “The situation is being addressed, and I want to reassure you that school personnel and law enforcement have taken this very seriously.”

The nature of the threats was not disclosed, and no information about the student was released. School officials did not immediately respond to KTLA’s request for comment.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said there was no “active threat” to the school. The department’s Juvenile Intervention Team was handling the case.

Goldstein expressed gratitude to those who came forward and said the elementary school’s staff handled the situation “with professionalism and care.”

“Our vigilance as a community is essential,” she added.

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