SLO County school district investigating rumor of threats. What to know
A San Luis Obispo County school district was investigating rumors about “alleged threats toward the school community” — and cautioned families against sharing unverified information on social media.
The Paso Robles school district posted a message on Facebook on Tuesday, notifying families that it was aware of rumors of an apparent threat against the district. The post did not share specifics of the nature of the rumors.
“Yesterday, administration investigated an old text message that had resurfaced and was being recirculated among students,” the district wrote.
“Additional rumors and secondhand claims circulating this morning are also being taken seriously and are being reviewed in coordination with law enforcement and school administration,” the post continued.
The initial message was reported to the district, and Paso Robles High School administration and law enforcement determined there was no credible threat to the school, spokesperson Melissa Godsey told The Tribune on Tuesday.
The rumor circulating on social media involved an alleged threat of a school shooting, according to Godsey — but the school district and law enforcement had not yet received a credible report about the apparent threat, the post said.
Still, the agencies were investigating, Godsey said.
The district’s post urged families to report concerning information directly to the administration or to law enforcement after hearing it, rather than turning to social media.
“Direct reporting, rather than reposting or discussing concerns through social media, group chats, or text messages, allows appropriate authorities to assess situations quickly, thoroughly, and effectively,” the district said. “We strongly urge students and families not to spread unverified rumors, screenshots, or secondhand information online.”
The district reiterated that student and staff safety is a top concern.
“If at any point school administration or law enforcement believed there was a credible or immediate threat to students or staff, appropriate action would be taken immediately, and families would be notified through official district communication channels,” the district said.
Tuesday’s message comes weeks after a similar message was sent to parents refuting a rumor being spread on social media that students were being drugged at school. The district said the claim was false.
This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM.
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