Close Menu
Eden Prairie Local News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Sunday, May 25
    • About
      • About EPLN
      • Team
      • EPLN in the News
      • Policies
    • Contact
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Threads LinkedIn
    Subscribe
    Eden Prairie Local News
    • Home
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Public Safety
    • City
    • Calendar
    • Subscribe
    • Donate
    • More
      • Construction
      • Outdoors
      • Politics
      • Health
      • Spirituality
      • Community Service
      • Legacy
      • Obituaries
      • Arts
      • Family
      • Holidays
      • Letter to Editor
      • Listen
      • Jobs
    Eden Prairie Local News
    Home»Schools»EPHS says potential ‘weapon’ at school was fake
    Schools

    EPHS says potential ‘weapon’ at school was fake

    Juliana AllenBy Juliana AllenApril 17, 2023Updated:April 18, 20232 Mins Read
    Eden Prairie High School East entrance. Photo credit: Sierra Blake

    Eden Prairie High School (EPHS) principal Nate Gibbs notified families Tuesday morning that the “weapon” a student was seen holding in a social media video the day prior was not real, and there was no credible threat to the school.

    “Our partners at the Eden Prairie Police Department continued into the late evening last night to conduct their own investigation into this incident,” Gibbs wrote in an email sent out Tuesday morning before school. “They have confirmed there is no credible threat to our school. The weapon recovered was a lookalike.”

    The school had increased its staff and police support during dismissal on Monday afternoon after a social media video showed a student holding what appeared to be a weapon in a school bathroom.

    According to an email sent to families after school on Monday, April 17, Principal Nate Gibbs said, “Near dismissal time this afternoon, we were made aware of a social media video showing a student holding what appeared to be a weapon in a bathroom today.

    Advertisement
    Ad for Washburn McReavy

    “This may have been an EPHS restroom — though we cannot confirm that at this time — and we want you to know that we took this matter seriously and had extra staff and police support at school during dismissal. Students were only dismissed after we had confirmed the student was no longer on school property.”

    Gibbs said the school would continue investigating the situation and taking all necessary steps to ensure student safety. He added, “Those involved will be held accountable according to our student handbook and discipline policies.”

    Gibbs reminded families that all weapons, including lookalike and toy weapons, are prohibited in Eden Prairie Schools per Policy 501: School Weapons Policy.

    He said students would be safe attending school on Tuesday. “We want to be clear: Students are safe to attend school tomorrow,” he wrote. “Our school resource officers, administrative team and additional staff will support during arrival, and unauthorized visitors will not be allowed in the building.”

    Comments
    We offer several ways for our readers to provide feedback. Your comments are welcome on our social media posts (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn). We also encourage Letters to the Editor; submission guidelines can be found on our Contact Us page. If you believe this story has an error or you would like to get in touch with the author, please connect with us.

    Be Informed
    Sign up for the FREE email newsletter from EPLN
    Subscribe
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleEmail subscriber contest winners named
    Next Article EP Lions Club Pancake Breakfast draws a crowd despite snowy weather

    More to READ

    2 Mins Read

    Nominees sought for Eden Prairie Schools Hall of Fame

    May 22, 2025
    2 Mins Read

    4 CMS students are winners in international video contest

    May 22, 2025
    4 Mins Read

    Eden Prairie High School program gives seniors a head start on careers

    May 21, 2025
    Subscribe to get EPLN in your inbox for FREE!
    Recent Articles

    Eden Prairie honors 2024 Human Rights Award winners

    May 24, 2025

    MN DNR seeks input on long-range muskie plan

    May 24, 2025

    Clutch hit, close finish as Eden Prairie falls on senior night

    May 23, 2025

    SW Transit closed Memorial Day; expects construction delays on 686 routes

    May 23, 2025

    Sawalich in Memorial Day weekend NASCAR race

    May 23, 2025
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    INN Network Member Guidestar Seal
    Eden Prairie Local News is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN 85-4248265 | Copyright © 2020-2025
    • About
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Contact
    • Advertising
    • Subscribe
    • Donate

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.