06/09/2022
Earlier today, Fipps Primary School and Central Valley Preschool were placed in lockdown. A report to law enforcement was made stating that an adult may have been armed with a hunting rifle at a residence in the neighborhood adjacent to the campus. In exercising the greatest degree of caution, the students and staff entered into a lockdown situation. Teachers, staff, and site administrators responded well to keep the children in safe locations.
We appreciate the rapid response from the deputies of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department who arrived on the scene and surveyed the campus and surrounding areas to ensure there was no danger to students or staff at the school site. The lockdown was lifted once a safe environment was confirmed. Deputies consulted with district officials and remained in the area for the remainder of the school day through dismissal at all of our school sites.
The anxiety of students, parents, and educators following a circumstance such as this is understandable and justified. We will take some time to review the effectiveness of our response and will look for opportunities to learn from this event and implement improvements. Thank you.
