A school emergency situation can be upsetting for anyone, whether it’s at the school students attend, staff work at, or a nearby campus.

Following the alleged threats from a 17-year-old International School student stating he was planning on “shooting up the school,” Bellevue School District and Bellevue Police Department officials are asking parents, students, faculty and community members to join the conversation of what to do.

The group’s last Active Shooter Preparedness discussion is being held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Bellevue High School’s Performing Arts Center to discuss what happens should a need arise.

While each school in the district has a “comprehensive safety plan,” which has been reviewed and approved by a safety officer through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, it’s important to provide a space for people to ask questions and get up to date information about what schools do in an emergency situation, according to a district spokesperson.

“Each of our schools perform regular drills for certain hazards — including lockdown drills,” the spokesperson wrote. “These drills are documented by each school in the online system for review by the district and the state for compliance.”

Parents are encouraged to use discretion on whether the conversation is suitable for their child.

For more information about the school safety plan or the discussion, visit www.bsd405.org/safety.aspx.