Mountain Jeffco Public Schools on Lockout

Jeffco Sheriff: We are currently investigating what appears to be a credible threat possibly involving the schools. Children are safe. Deputies are at the schools. Multiple schools are on lockout in Columbine area & Mountains. More details to come #JeffCo

We have placed #ColumbineHighSchool, #LeawoodElementary, @bhelementaryco and all mountain schools on lockout. No further information at this time. Lockout means biz as usual inside buildings, entry/exit restricted. More on emergency procedures here: bit.ly/2V2MyzP

To clarify, mountain schools include Evergreen High, Evergreen Middle, Conifer High, West Jeff Middle, West Jeff Elementary, Bergens, Wilmot Elementary, Marshdale Elementary, Elk Creek Elementary, Ralston Elementary, Rocky Mountain Academy, Parmalee Elementary.

Per a parent: Clear Creek County Schools are also on lockout or lockdown.

Per a parent; the school district is asking parents to park at Staples or Safeway and wait until the lockout has been lifted before traveling to the school to pick them up.

Jeffco Public Schools 1min ago:
We have an update regarding the multiple lockouts this afternoon. All students and staff are safe. Students will be released from schools normally; buses will be running on normal schedule. We will have extra safety and security staff on site at all schools affected.

All after-school activities, sports, and practices will occur as scheduled EXCEPT for Columbine High School where all such activities are canceled.
Schools who were in lockout will remain in lockout until their normal release time and they are:
Bergens
Blue Heron
Columbine HS
Conifer HS
Dutch Creek
Elk Creek
Evergreen HS
Evergreen Middle
Governor’s Ranch
Ken Caryl Middle
Leawood
Marshdale
Mt. Evans
Normandy
Parmalee
Ralston
Rocky Mtn Acad of Egreen
West Jeff Elementary
West Jeff MS
Wilmot
Windy Peak
Woodrow Wilson West

Thank you for your patience as we worked through this safety issue. For anyone who would like more information about our emergency procedures, you can find it here: bit.ly/2V2MyzP @jeffcosheriffco