KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) said after last week’s incident, student well-being and safety is its top focus.

Last week, a 13-year-old student who attends Mahone Middle School attempted to enter Roosevelt Elementary School with a suspicious bag. Police later arrested the student in his home. He has been charged with making terroristic threats.

KUSD said it wants every student to have someone they can talk to if they ever need support of any kind. KUSD Superintendent Jeff Weiss said students across the district who need support are able to contact their school counselor.

“We are grateful for the ongoing support and trust of our families as we navigate this situation together,” Weiss said. “Please know that we remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every student in our schools.”

KUSD is conducting a “comprehensive review” of its safety practices to identify any potential improvements it can make. This is an internal review, but KUSD said it is collaborating with local law enforcement, too.

KUSD said any improvements identified that can be made quickly will be implemented immediately. Any changes that need “significant resources” will be presented to and considered by the Board of Education.

KUSD did say that school administrators had received reports of concern over photos of airsoft guns, but the photos were not tied to any threats or concerning content. KUSD said these photos were investigated.

“Had any threats been made, administration would have notified law enforcement in line with the district’s standard threat assessment process. It is important to note that owning airsoft guns is not illegal. In the past incidents, no district rules or laws had been broken, such as having look-alike weapons on district property or threatening bodily harm,” a KUSD spokesperson said, in-part, on Monday, Nov. 11.

KUSD leaders encouraged its families to remember if you “see something, say something.” It’s important to speak up, as it could help keep students and staff safe, KUSD said in asking parents to emphasize that importance with their kids.