La Mesa police officers and a law enforcement helicopter descended on Helix High School in La Mesa today, after a reported threat at the campus. School officials quickly secured the grounds, and authorities urged the public to stay away while they investigated. An advisory went out through local alert systems as the response unfolded.
What officials say
According to the La Mesa Police Department, officers and a helicopter were on scene at Helix while investigators looked into the reported threat. The campus was secured as officers conducted searches. The advisory included a Nixle alert published Friday morning that asked people to avoid the area and reminded residents to report emergencies to 9-1-1.
LMPD & Helicopter at Helix HS investigating school threat. Campus is secured. Avoid area. https://t.co/UZjelvAo3p
— La Mesa PD (@LaMesaPD) February 6, 2026
School safety and contacts
Per Helix Charter High School, the school operates as a closed campus and maintains an anonymous tip line for student safety concerns. The safety information directs families to local law enforcement for support, and the La Mesa Police Department non-emergency number is listed as 619-667-1400 on the City of La Mesa community notification page.
Past precautionary sweeps
Helix has seen similar precautionary responses before; ABC 10News reported a 2023 lockdown after a report near campus that ultimately involved an airsoft gun. School and police officials have repeatedly said they would rather move fast on any tip than risk student or staff safety.
Parents and neighbors are encouraged to monitor official channels for any new information, including school updates on Helix's website and advisories from local authorities. This story will be updated as public agencies release additional details.
