June 9 - Swatting Incident: WMS

June 9, 2026

Dear Weston Public Schools Community,

We are writing to inform you of an incident that occurred at Weston Middle School today involving a false report, commonly known as a "swatting" incident.

Weston Public Schools and the Weston Police Department received an anonymous threat claiming that explosive devices had been placed within the middle school. In accordance with established safety protocols, Weston Middle School was placed in Secure School Status. Weston officers, assisted by officers and canine units from the Westport Police Department as well as the Stamford Police Department’s Bomb Squad, conducted comprehensive interior and exterior searches of the premises. No threats or explosive devices were located, and the Secure School Protocol was lifted, returning the school to normal operations.

Weston is not alone in experiencing this type of incident. Over the past several days, multiple school districts across Connecticut have been the targets of similar swatting reports. State and local law enforcement agencies are actively investigating these incidents.

We want to acknowledge and thank the coordinated efforts of our school security personnel, district and school administrators, School Resource Officers, faculty, staff, and the Weston Police Department. Their swift response and commitment to established safety procedures ensured that our school environment remained safe throughout the incident.

While these events can be unsettling, they also demonstrate the strength of the safety protocols in place and the close partnership between Weston Public Schools and the Weston Police Department. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community remain our highest priority.

Please also see the press release circulated community-wide by the Weston Police Department.

SIncerely,

Erica Forti