Mendota Northbrook reminds parents seriousness of inappropriate comments after incident

Mendota Northbrook School administrators issued a reminder to students and parents of the consequences of threatening messages, following an inappropriate message Tuesday that was found not to be a credible threat.

A staff member Tuesday at Mendota’s Northbrook School identified an inappropriate message written on the wall that was threatening in nature.

The Mendota Police Department was contacted and began an investigation. After speaking with several students and reviewing camera footage, the police identified a timeframe and an individual they believed was responsible.

“The police and our school’s leadership team take this situation very seriously,” said Superintendent Brad Cox and Principal Paula Daley in a joint message. “While there is no credible threat to the safety of our students or staff, students must understand the impact of their behavior.”

The administrators asked parents to remind their students to always report anything they hear or see that is inappropriate, threatening or could cause harm to others; and to remember that there are potentially severe consequences for making threats to the safety of others, regardless of the intent to cause harm.

The administrators' message was shared on social media by Mendota Police Department.