On Monday, April 7, 2025, Sparta High School administration was made aware that one (1) bullet was found in a classroom. A classroom hold was announced and the Sparta Police Department promptly responded and assisted school administration and staff conducting interviews and searches. The investigation resulted in no firearm being discovered on campus and the investigation is ongoing. There was no known threat to any students or staff. Students returned to their classrooms and building activities in their normal schedule. Sparta Police Department will also have an increased presence the remainder of the day.
A classroom hold is when administrators clear hallways and students remain in classrooms until directed differently. During a hold students and staff conduct business as usual inside the classroom. Classroom doors are locked and closed. All students and adults are accounted for.
Sparta Area School District is grateful for the quick response and instructions provided by Sparta Police Department officers during this investigation. We want to thank our families and community for their response to this situation.
Sparta Area School District administration takes every report of threats seriously. Thorough investigations of incidents are promptly conducted with the Sparta Police Department and other agencies. The safety and security of our students and faculty is a top priority. The district utilizes the Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin program which is an anonymous reporting program. (800) 697-8776 speakup.widoj.gov.
If you see something, please say something and the administration will follow up. Sparta Area School District has threat assessment and response protocols in place to address incidents in cooperation with local law enforcement and emergency responders.
Sam Russ Superintendent
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