Pittsburgh Public Schools operating on modified lockdown Wednesday citing Texas mass school shooting

PITTSBURGH — All schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools District will be operating on modified lockdown Wednesday after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas.

According to a release, this response is an “added precautionary measure.”

The release also said that people may enter the district’s facilities only if they have a pre-scheduled appointment. Materials will be sent to schools to assist the staff with discussions with the student body. Additional student and staff support will be available for anyone who needs it.

The district released the following state about the tragedy:

“We are heartbroken by the horrific tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. At no time should the tranquility of school become the nightmare it has today. We grieve with the family members of the victims, and our thoughts are with the leadership, staff, children, families, and the entire Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District as they face the days ahead following such a tragedy.

As an added precautionary measure, all District schools will operate on a modified lockdown, tomorrow, May 25, 2022.”

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