Mansfield ISD sent a districtwide letter on Friday saying it has seen an increase in threatening language and inappropriate comments among students and is asking parents for help addressing the issue.
A spokesperson did not respond to questions about what kinds of threats the district has seen but urged parents to talk with their children.
District urges parent involvement
“Please remind your children that threatening language, behaviors, gestures, social media posts and drawings are never acceptable,” the district said. “Making or sharing a threat of violence, even if it is meant as a prank, may result in disciplinary action and possibly criminal charges.”
Officials said student and staff safety remains a priority and that the district works to keep parents informed when incidents occur.
Safety protocols and resources
“MISD takes every report of an alleged threat seriously and follows our established protocols to investigate,” the district said…