Central Kansas Christian Academy in Great on Monday released a letter to parents about an incident last week where a student threatened to bring a gun to school. There was no gun and even though it was determined not to be a credible threat, steps are being taken to ensure the safety of students, according to the letter from Principal Sherry K. Pruter and board chair Janine Burton.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The letter states, “One of our students made a threat to bring a gun to school and shoot another student because of perceived bullying. The parents of both students were immediately contacted. Consequences were assigned to both students and agreed upon by both parents.”

Staff have been instructed to be attentive and keep both students apart as much as possible.

“After interviewing both students involved, staff, and other students, it was determined not to be a credible threat,” the letter states, adding the parents of both students agreed with that assessment. There are no firearms in the home and the student does not have access to them elsewhere.

Even though the student who made the threat does not have access to a gun, that student’s bag is being searched each morning as an added precaution.

“In the times we live in, we have to take threats like this seriously,” the letter states. “The police are now involved and conducting an investigation.

“Safety is our priority and we believe that CKCA is the safest school for our children and have faith that we can keep our students safe. We ask you to pray that God place a hedge of protection around our families, that no weapon formed against us will prosper and that God will help resolve this situation amicably and peacefully for all the involved parties.”