Incident at Great Hearts Arlington Charter School

Update:

9:18 p.m. March 11, 2025: Updated to include comment from Great Hearts Texas.

Threats and Arrests

Two charter school students are facing terroristic threat charges, Arlington police say.

Police said in a statement they were contacted Monday evening by the administration of Great Hearts Arlington, who reported that students had turned in a piece of paper they found that contained remarks possibly threatening violence against individuals at the school.

Officers then determined that two male students were responsible for the written threats and arrested them, according to the statement. Police didn’t release their identities because they said both are juveniles.

The two boys have been transported to the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center, police said.

Response from Great Hearts Texas

Great Hearts Texas said in a statement to The Dallas Morning News that police announced the arrests and confirmed that there was no active threat early Tuesday, allowing the Arlington-based school to open on time.

“Our Great Hearts Texas Safety Team always works closely with local law enforcement as part of our steadfast commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive academy environment for all our scholars,” the statement said.

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Conclusion

The incident at Great Hearts Arlington Charter School highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students. The swift action taken by the school administration and local law enforcement ensured that the school could open on time, and the students responsible for the threats were held accountable. The community can be assured that the safety of students is a top priority, and any threats will be taken seriously and addressed promptly.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about the incident:

• Q: What happened at Great Hearts Arlington Charter School?

  A: Two students were arrested for making terroristic threats against individuals at the school.

• Q: Were the students identified?

  A: No, the students were not identified because they are juveniles.

• Q: Was the school closed due to the incident?

  A: No, the school opened on time after police confirmed that there was no active threat.

• Q: What is Great Hearts Texas doing to ensure student safety?

  A: Great Hearts Texas has a Safety Team that works closely with local law enforcement to maintain a safe and supportive academy environment for all students.