A crude threat scrawled inside a girls’ restroom at Nimitz Middle School on Monday triggered an immediate law enforcement response, with extra officers stationed on campus while district police worked to track down whoever wrote it.
School leaders notified families about the discovery and said they were treating the incident as a serious matter while investigators pulled surveillance footage and interviewed students and staff.
In a letter to families, the district said the graffiti read, “Tiroteo Mañana 4/21/2026, chao perras, están listas perras,” which it translated as “Shooting tomorrow 4/21/2026, bye dogs, be ready dogs.” The note was reported by a student who found it Monday afternoon, according to News 4 San Antonio.
By Tuesday, families received a follow-up letter explaining that the North East Police Department “does not believe this was a credible threat.” The district said officials had reviewed camera footage and conducted interviews but had not yet identified the person or people responsible. Additional officers remained posted on campus as a precaution. Those details were outlined in the district’s communication and reported by News 4 San Antonio.
Pattern of Bathroom Threats and Heightened Patrols
Bathroom graffiti and viral posts have become a recurring headache for San Antonio-area schools, repeatedly forcing districts to bring in more officers and sweep campuses even when threats ultimately prove unfounded.
In 2025, a bomb threat written in a restroom stall prompted a full campus search in Castle Hills, according to San Antonio Express-News. And in 2023, North East ISD increased patrols after a viral social media post targeted its high schools, as detailed by MySA.
What Parents Should Know
Parents with questions or information were asked to contact the campus at (210) 356-5300, according to the school’s contact page. District leaders also urged families to remind students that making threats is serious and said support is available for any students feeling anxious after the incident.
NEPD continues to investigate, and the district said it will update families if new information emerges. For now, officials say Nimitz Middle remains open under normal schedules, with an increased law enforcement presence in place while the inquiry continues.
