On the morning of November 4, 2026, at about 7:00 am, the Jackson County Sheriff’s
Office was contacted regarding a threat made against the Melrose-Mindoro School
District. It was reported on November 3, 2026 a juvenile posted a threat against the
school district on social media.
Once law enforcement was contacted an investigation began regarding this incident.
Law enforcement has been in contact with the juvenile who made the post, and a parent
of that juvenile. Based on the known information at this time, there is no ongoing active
threat.
Law enforcement has been in contact with officials at the Melrose-Mindoro School
District, and they are working with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office as part of a
response to this incident. This has included increased presence by uniformed deputies
at the school, as well as an information release by the school to the public.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind parents and students they are
encouraged to contact local law enforcement whenever they witness any in-person, or
online information that could be a threat or danger in our communities.
This case remains under investigation. The subject involved in this incident is a
juvenile, and in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 938.396(1)(a), no further
information can be released.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigate School Threat
