October 23, 2023 – Germantown, WI – Following a police incident outside Kennedy Middle School in Germantown, WI on Monday night, October 23, 2023, the Germantown School District has notified families there will be no school on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
UPDATE | Early word is one person has been taken into custody around 10:40 p.m.
The initial story was posted below around 8 p.m. as the incident began to unfold.Â
There is a large presence of law enforcement in Germantown, WI tonight in the area of Kennedy Middle School. Officials with the school district sent a note to families regarding the situation.
Dear Families,
Due to a school safety threat at Kennedy Middle School this evening, a lockdown was enforced. Germantown Police Department are at KMS presently. All students that were at KMS are being transported to MacArthur Elementary via Riteway buses.
Parents/guardians, please come to MacArthur Elementary to pick up your child(ren). Bring your ID for pickup. There will be further instructions as you arrive.
We will provide more updates as soon as we are able.
MacArthur Elementary
W154N11492 Fond du Lac Avenue
Germantown, Wisconsin 53022
Thank you,
Germantown School District
UPDATE: Neighbors in Germantown who live behind the Middle School said they “heard the shots” which were “outside the building.”
This is a working story and more information will be posted when details are available.