The school year came to a tense end at Chinook Middle School after a student threatened to bring a weapon to school.

Several students reported to school staff the week of June 13 that the student — who has not been named due to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act laws and because he is a minor — threatened to bring a weapon to school. School administrators immediately notified district security, the Clyde Hill Police Department and the parents/guardians of the student involved, according to a letter sent out to Chinook parents.

The student in question had been suspended from school for a separate incident just prior. When asked by a friend over text message what he was going to do about the situation, he reportedly joked that he was going to “shoot up the school,” according to Clyde Hill police. In a follow-up text message, he said he was joking.

Police determined that the threat was not credible and that the student did not have any access to any guns or weapons. Disciplinary action was taken against the student, according to the school.

The incident caused fear and the spread of rumors among students, one parent reported. Staff members were asked to pay additional attention to students who may have been shaken by the incident and ensuing rumors during the final days of school.

“As you know, student and staff safety is our top priority and we take threats to our community very seriously,” Chinook Middle School Principal Vic Anderson told parents. “I am grateful that the students who heard of the threat brought it to our attention so quickly. If you or your student has any information regarding this or any other threat, please call Clyde Hill Police or notify a school administrator.”