UPDATE: as of 7:48 am this morning the following message was sent to Sheridan school parents:
SSD families: In the event you choose to keep your student(s) home from school today, it will not be counted against them.
The following text message was sent to Sheridan school parents Tuesday night:
SSD families: To make you aware, a threat to Sheridan High School was identified this evening. Law enforcement is taking every action to provide for the safety of students. There will be an increased presence of law enforcement patrolling our campuses, and all safety precautions will be in place. There is an open investigation into this matter. Please understand that our highest priority in the Sheridan School District is to keep our students and staff safe from harm. We understand if you wish to keep your child home from school tomorrow. We will provide updates on the situation as they are available.