Talk of threats at River City High has West Sacramento families on alert, as police and Washington Unified School District officials continue an active investigation into student conduct on campus. Several students are under review and have been removed from school while the inquiry plays out. Principal Jake Geivett has told families there is no active or immediate threat to daily routines, but the situation has still left some students and parents on edge.
Probe began after Feb. 19 campus incident
According to The Sacramento Bee, the investigation stems from a Feb. 19 incident that led school staff to share information with the West Sacramento Police Department. Multiple reports came in through the school’s anonymous reporting channels and were then passed to police for follow-up. Students named in those reports are not currently attending classes on campus while officials sort through what happened.
Anonymous tips and quick campus response
The district’s own safety guidance explains how that reporting pipeline is supposed to work. As outlined by the Washington Unified School District, students, staff and community members can use anonymous tools to flag bullying, suspicious activity or potential threats. Those tips are screened by school safety staff and, when appropriate, shared with law enforcement so school officials and police can coordinate their response. The district emphasizes prevention, timely reporting and close work with first responders whenever a campus incident surfaces.
Notes, witnesses and a student tip
Investigators recovered handwritten notes that referenced possible harm and identified individuals by name, then interviewed a student involved in the situation, according to The Sacramento Bee. The outlet also reports that another student later stepped forward with additional information, which administrators say allowed them to intervene quickly. School leaders have said any discipline will follow district policy and California education law while police continue their review.
Legal and disciplinary context
Under California law, threats, targeted harassment and conduct that significantly disrupts school activity can lead to suspension or expulsion, and state rules also point schools toward options such as restorative practices. The standards are laid out in Education Code section 48900, which requires schools to document corrective steps and, in some circumstances, notify law enforcement. At the same time, the code urges administrators to weigh supports such as counseling and restorative programs. Washington Unified’s safety guidance folds anonymous reporting and work with first responders into that broader discipline framework.
District and police officials say they will keep families updated as the investigation continues and that the students involved will move through the district’s regular discipline process. Families with information are encouraged to contact school administrators directly or use the district’s existing reporting tools.
