LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL 4015 North Ashland Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60613 He ‘Telephone 773.534.5440 | Fax 773.534.5908 | www.lakeviewhs.com no ‘Boot Grens, Principal | Angela Newion, Asiavant Principal | Meghan Sovell Anslatant Principal | Toney Vast Binds, Assatant Principal To: Parents/Guardians/Family Members From: Scott Grens, Principal Date: December 18, 2015 Re: Rumors of Threat at LVHS Dear Lake View Families, ‘The safety of your children is among our top priorities, which is why | want to make sure you understand the status of events at our school today. ‘Some students reported hearing rumors about a threat to our school. Please understand that these were only rumors. No explicit threat was ever made to Lake View High School. Nonetheless, we take these matters very seriously, which is why the Chicago Police Department (CPS) and CPS Office of Safety and Security were called, providing additional security personnel on hand at school today. Our schoo! day proceeded as normal. We did not have a “lockdown,” and no dangerous objects were found in or around the school. These were rumors that circulated as the day went on, but | assure you that they are unfounded. Our school day was not interrupted by this investigation and no students were harmed. ‘We will continue cooperating with the CPD as they investigate this situation to ensure Lake View High School remains the safe learning environment that all of our students deserve. Please urge your children not to spread any unfounded rumors about today’s events, as this will only complicate the situation and cause unnecessary concern within our school community. | am sorry for any distress this situation may have caused, and | promise to continue to keep you updated in a timely fashion as more information becomes available. if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at 773.534.5440. | wish each of you, our LVHS family members, a safe and enjoyable Winter Break. Sincerely, Sa Scott Grens Principal Honor | Ownership | Mastery | Education Page 1 of 1