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Active Emergency Information How to use this page
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This page is designed to provide accurate and verified information during an emergency situation. Please continue to check this page during an emergency as it will be updated when new, verified information is available and/or at regular intervals. During an emergency it often takes first responders and emergency management personnel time to verify critical information. If there is no new and verified information at the end of the regular interval, updates will say “No new information at this time.”
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Alerts about any active emergency situation will be posted below this text
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Alert: 8:34 a.m. December 4, 2023 - Per school police, North Valleys High School is secure and there is no emergency. The initial Code Red alarm was created by Centegix and there appears to be a technical issue with the Centegix system. Officers will follow up.
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Alert: 8:27 a.m. December 4, 2023 - There is a Code Red lockdown at North Valleys High School, per a Centegix alarm. However, school police officers on scene and there is currently no indication of any emergency on the campus. Officials are checking the Centegix system.
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Alert: 10:56 a.m. November 9, 2023 - Turning Point has resumed normal activities.
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Alert: 10:50 a.m. November 9, 2023 - Turning Point has been placed on Precautionary Code Yellow-Secured Campus due to an unruly student. School police is responding. No further details at this time. An update will be posted by 11:20.
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Alert: 10:45 a.m. November 7, 2023 - Diedrichsen ES, Mendive MS, Moss ES and Whitehead ES all back to green.
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Alert: 10:21a.m. November 7, 2023 - Diedrichsen ES, Mendive MS, Moss ES and Whitehead ES are in a code yellow - secured campus due to police activity in the area. No further details at this time.
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10:15 a.m. November 2, 2023 - McQueen High School has placed itself in a Code Yellow Secured Campus. (returned to Code Green status 10:49am)
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8:05 a.m. - 8:27 a.m., Oct. 26, 2023 - Spanish Springs High School was briefly evacuated due to smell of gas. Fire department investigated and deemed building safe. Students and staff returned to the building at 8:27 a.m.
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2:21 p.m., Oct. 23, 2023 - Incline ES has resumed normal operations.
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Alert: 2:05 p.m. October 17, 2023 - Incline ES has placed themselves on Code Yellow Secured Campus due to wildlife in the area. No further details at this time. Active Emergency Information.
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8:27 a.m., Oct. 17, 2023 - Desert Skies Middle School is no longer under a Code Yellow Secured Campus and has resumed normal activities.
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8:18 a.m., Oct. 17, 2023 - Desert Skies Middle School is under a Code Yellow Secured Campus due to a campus incident with a disruptive student. WCSD Police are on site.
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0/21./2023 11:28 a.m. Winnemucca Elementary School is no longer under a Code Yellow Secured Campus. the School is returning to normal operations. This is the final update about this event.
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9/21/2023 10:50 a.m. - Winnemucca Elementary School is under a Code Yellow Secured Campus due to a report of wildlife on campus. an update will be posted here by 11:30 at the latest
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9/21/2023 8:15 a.m. The Code Red at Traner Middle School has been lifted. School is back to green.
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9/21/2023 8:00 a.m. Traner Middle School is currently under a Code Red. Information will be updated within 15 minutes.
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9/20/2023 3:08 p.m. Mendive Middle School is no longer under a Code Yellow-Secured Campus and is returning to normal operations. This is the final update about this event.
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9/20/2023 3:00 p.m. There is no new information to share at this time.
Mendive Middle School remains under a Code Yellow Secured Campus
An update will be posted at 3:30 p.m. at the latest.
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9/20/2023 2:25 p.m. There is no new information to share at this time.
Mendive Middle School remains under a Code Yellow Secured Campus
An update will be posted at 3:00 p.m. at the latest.
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9/20/2023 2:01 p.m.
Marvin Moss Elementary School is no longer under a Code Yellow Secured Campus. The school is returning to normal operations.
Mendive Middle School remains under a Code Yellow Secured Campus
An update will be posted here by 2:25 p.m. at the latest.
Active Emergencies Explained
All WCSD schools’ staff and students practice safety measures during the school year to ensure they know how to stay safe during emergencies. When there is an emergency or crisis at or near a school the district has an active emergency communication protocol to notify affected families promptly.
WCSD Responsible Threat Reporting Video
If you see any threats against schools or students on social media, please notify the police rather than sharing the threat further on social media. This is the most effective way to stop any actual threat of danger, and prevent the spread of rumors.