10/03/2025
Today, around noon, an suspicious person was noticed in the parking lot at Clark High School. The person was approached by NISD police and the individual fled causing Administration to place the campus on lockdown. The lockdown did end without any threat to the students at Clark High School.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your patience, support, and understanding as our campus navigated a challenging situation today involving a potential threat to our school.
At approximately noon, our campus received a report of a suspicious individual in the Clark High School parking lot with a possible weapon. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the immediate safety of our students and staff, our campus was placed into a secure status while the NISD Police Department investigated the report.
An individual matching the description was confronted by NISD Police and attempted to flee the scene. This led to a brief pursuit, and as a precautionary measure, both Clark High School and Locke Hill Elementary were placed into a full Lockdown. The individual was apprehended by NISD Police shortly after.
We want to clearly state the following facts:
No weapon was found on the individual or anywhere on our campus.
No shots were fired by police, despite any rumors you may have heard.
This incident is a sobering reminder of the importance of having well-rehearsed safety protocols. I am incredibly proud of our students and staff for their prompt and responsive actions in following all safety procedures during this stressful time. Their cooperation was critical in allowing law enforcement to manage the situation effectively.
The safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We take our obligation to maintain a safe learning environment very seriously.
We are currently debriefing today’s events with the NISD Police Department and district officials to review our procedures. We appreciate your continued support and trust as we work together to ensure our school remains a safe and secure place for everyone.
If your student needs to speak with a counselor regarding today's events, please do not hesitate to contact our counseling office.
