Hilham Elementary School administration was notified of a potential threat of violence. In response to acts of violence and threats to schools' campuses, Tennessee law outlines procedures and protocols that must be followed by local education agencies. Hilham Elementary School acted in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 496-2701 and Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3401 to investigate the potential threat of violence that occurred today. To ensure all safety and security protocols were implemented, law enforcement, district administration, and school resource officers were immediately involved. Based on these assessments, no imminent threat to our campus was found. 

Furthermore, the individual(s) who created the threat was identified, and appropriate action has been taken to ensure the safety and security of Hilham Elementary School campus. This letter is to inform you of this situation and to ask for your help. Threats of violence can result in serious consequences. Penalties can range from detention to dismissal with the possibility of arrest and felony criminal charges (Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-517(b)(1)).