Grayson County Sheriff's Office-Virginia

10/23/2026

Did you know some apps are designed to look like ordinary calculators or other harmless tools while hiding photos, videos, messages, or other content?

What parents should know:
✅ Check which apps are installed on your child’s phone.
✅ Be aware of apps designed to hide or lock content.
✅ Talk openly with your child about online safety and digital privacy.
✅ Set clear expectations about responsible phone use.

Remember, just because an app looks harmless doesn’t mean you know what it does. Stay involved, stay informed, and keep the conversation going!

10/20/2026

National School Bus Safety Week | October 19–23, 2026 💛🚌

Grayson County Public Schools is proud to recognize National School Bus Safety Week!

This week, we’re raising awareness about the importance of keeping our students safe as they travel to and from school each day. School bus safety is a shared responsibility, and every driver, student, parent, and community member plays an important role.

🚍 Remember these important safety tips: 🟨 Slow down and watch for school buses. 🟦 Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. 🟨 Never pass a stopped school bus when children are loading or unloading. 🟦 Teach students to stay alert, follow the driver's instructions, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding.

A special THANK YOU to our dedicated school bus drivers for safely transporting our students every day! Your hard work, care, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students and families.

Let's work together to keep every student safe—this week and all year long!

10/16/2026

Online threats, blackmail, and extortion are serious dangers that can affect children and teens. Predators may use fear, embarrassment, and threats to pressure young people into sending money, sharing explicit images, or keeping secrets from trusted adults.

Learn more about online extortion, warning signs, and how to get help from the FBI:
🔗 https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/common-frauds-and-scams/sextortion/financially-motivated-sextortion

10/15/2026

10/10/2026

Western Grayson County is included in this alert. Please make preparation for the impending weather.

10/09/2026

Not everyone online is who they claim to be. Names, photos, ages, and profiles can all be misleading. Talk with your kids about who they’re connecting with online, review friend requests together, and remind them to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

When it comes to online safety, trust should be earned—not assumed.

10/08/2026

Incident at Grayson County High School:
On Wednesday 10-7-26 an incident occurred at GCHS where alleged threats were made by an individual. School Resource Officers Sgt Jeremy Moss and Drew Bobbitt assisted GCHS personnel with handling situation to assure everyone remained safe at all times. An investigation was conducted by the SRO's and it was determined that no breach of security occurred anytime.

Please review the letter from Mr. Wilmore, GCPS Superintendent, which GCHS students will be bringing home today.

Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff:

Grayson County Public Schools is aware of information and rumors circulating on social media regarding an incident involving a GCHS student.
We want to assure our students, families, staff, and community that the safety and well-being of our school community remain our highest priorities. School administrators and appropriate personnel have responded to the situation and are following established safety and student support procedures.

Because this matter involves a student, we are legally and ethically limited in the information we can share publicly. We cannot discuss a student’s private educational, medical, or personal information.

We ask our community not to rely on social media posts, speculation, or unverified information regarding this situation. Sharing inaccurate information can create unnecessary fear and concern among students, families, and staff.

To address some of the concerns circulating, we would like to clarify the following:
No students or staff were threatened during the incident yesterday. At this time, there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the school community. School resource officers conducted a thorough search, and no weapon was found. All students went through metal detectors yesterday, and no security breach occurred. No students were suspended for weapons violations. Students experiencing a crisis are not left alone by school employees or school resource officers. Appropriate supervision and support are provided for these students.

The school was not placed on lockdown, a three-minute hold was implemented as a precaution while the situation was addressed. Under GCPS policy, a student who causes a major disruption during the school day may be suspended up to 10 days with a possible referral to the discipline committee.

Grayson County Public Schools will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action if circumstances change. We appreciate the cooperation and support of our families and community as we work together to maintain a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment for all students.

Sincerely,
Kelly B. Wilmore
GCPS Superintendent

10/07/2026

We had great time this morning at the Fries Recreation Center TRIAD meeting for seniors. It was an honor to join members of Fries Fire/Rescue in presenting the fire safety message this year.