Following recent scares, Kent police and schools team up for safety

Following the recent May and April bomb and gun threats at Stanton Middle School and Longcoy Elementary, the district is extensively reviewing how these situations were handled. Leaders are updating safety plans during the summer and anticipate hosting more theoretical drills with faculty throughout the school year.

“We’re not happy that we’re dealing with these safety situations … but I would say, unfortunately, it’s not just Kent City Schools. It’s not just schools. It’s our society,” said Kent City Schools Superintendent Tom Larkin. “It’s unfortunate that if you follow the news, there’s situations in large public gatherings. There are situations that are happening at grocery stores. There’s situations that are happening at movie theaters.”