Wilmer-Hutchins High School Reopens After Shooting with Enhanced Security

Return to Campus

• 🏫 Wilmer-Hutchins High School is set to reopen its doors to students on Wednesday, following a shooting incident.
• 🗓️ The school has been closed for a full week after a shooting that injured four students and one teacher.

Security Enhancements

• 🔒 All 13 entrances and doors on campus will be staffed and monitored full-time.
• ⚠️ This enhanced security measure was implemented after it was revealed the gunman was let into the school by another student.
• 🔍 The district is currently reviewing and may change safety and security protocols in the coming weeks.

Support for Students and Staff

• 🧠 Mental health support teams will be available on campus for students when they return.
• 🤝 These support teams were also present for staff on the day teachers returned to the school.

The Incident and Legal Proceedings

• 💥 A 17-year-old student, identified as Tracy Haynes, allegedly opened fire, wounding three classmates and grazing a teacher.
• ⚖️ Haynes is accused of carrying a 40 caliber handgun, and his bond is set at $3.1 million, a request to lower it was denied.
• 🗣️ Superintendent Alzald emphasized that making schools safer "is going to take all of us."