"Again, we thank our local law enforcement officials, our WCPSS Security Team, and our staff for their swift action in this matter.

Source: https://www.wral.com/young-person-in-custody-after-bringing-ar-15-to-millbrook-high-school-basketball-game/20734115/

The system is just one strategy to address a growing number of online threats that have prompted a flurry of school lockdowns this year for WCPSS.

Source: https://ncnewsline.com/2023/04/17/im-scared-to-become-a-teacher-gun-violence-sparks-frank-assessment-by-aspiring-educator/

WCPSS said those schools did have enough power to safely hold classes in the morning, but when it became clear that the air conditioner would not be repaired in time, the district made the call to send students home early.

Source: https://abc11.com/nc-weather-first-alert-day-level-3-heat-advisory-wind-gusts-hail/13611768/