GREAT FALLS — Choteau Public Schools (CPS) has implemented tighter security protocols after an incident involving a student last week. In a news release on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, CPS said that the student involved in the incident is "not on campus and will not return while the investigation and school processes are underway." Choteau Public Schools implements tighter security measures

Officials confirmed that threats made by a student prompted the investigation. The incident reportedly happened last Wednesday, but parents say they did not receive notification until Friday evening, shortly before a scheduled school event. Some say the timing of communication has been frustrating.

One concerned parent told MTN News: “Finding out that it happened Wednesday, it’s really irritating and

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