Thursday, December 15, 2016

Shooting at Sherwood school confirmed to be rumor only

A message sent to parents of students at Sherwood R-8 this morning:

"The safety of students and staff is a top priority at Sherwood. Because of this, we take even the slightest comments regarding school safety seriously, and act promptly. This morning, a rumor about a possible school shooting at Sherwood was shared with district administration. The rumor was found to be false,  and based on a student comment taken out of context. Students were not in any danger at any time. If you have any questions, please contact the central office at 660-499-2239. Thank you."

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