Dec 14, 2025
The Oconomowoc Police Department is investigating a threat that was made towards Nature Hill Intermediate School on Friday.According to a follow up email sent by the Nature Hill principal to families of students on Sunday, Ocono mowoc PD has identified a person of interest and is working with that person and their family.The principal added that the person of interest will not be at school while the investigation takes place.According to an email originally sent by the Nature Hill principal to families of students on Saturday, the school was notified by Oconomowoc PD of a safety threat shared on social media Friday that indicated someone planned to bring a gun to school on Monday.The principal's email reads that Nature Hill's student resource officer immediately began an investigation into the threatening text message after learning about it late Friday night.A concerned parent shared a screenshot of the threatening text message with TMJ4, which reads in part, "Ima bring a gun to school and pull the fire alarm," and, "So then everyone is in one place."Sunday's email from the school's principal goes on to say that despite the threat, Oconomowoc PD has confirmed there is no need to change Nature Hill's normal school operations on Monday, so its school day will proceed as usual.The police department will have an increased law enforcement presence at Nature Hill all day Monday and Nature Hill's school resource officer will also be at school all day for the entire week, according to the principal.The school says it is also giving students the ability to talk with a trusted adult on Monday about the situation. They can request a visit to the office from their teacher or come to the office during a passing period.If you plan to keep your child home due to safety concerns, Nature Hill asks that you report their absence by emailing the attendance office at [email protected], enter their absence through Skyward Family Access using the instructions available under the resources section of the school's attendance web page or by leaving a message on the school's attendance phone line at (262) 569-4942The principal adds that if anyone sees or hears a threat that puts the safety of its school, students or staff in danger, to report it immediately, even if it takes place at night or during the weekend.The school says it plans to release more information as it learns more from Oconomowoc PD's investigation.If you have any information about who made this text message threat towards Nature Hill Intermediate School, the principal encourages you to inform the Oconomowoc Police Department, the school's main office building (262-569-4940) or the Wisconsin DOJ's anonymous reporting tool Speak Up Speak Out.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip ...read more read less
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