NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Antioch High School will stay closed for students this Monday due to a tragic shooting that took place in the cafeteria on January 22nd.
When classes resume on Tuesday, students will go through a weapons detection system that the school has borrowed.
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is taking quick steps to enhance safety at Antioch High. They’ve started installing Evolv systems, which are advanced tools designed to detect weapons and prohibited items.
This Evolv technology utilizes sensors and artificial intelligence to identify threats swiftly. The goal is to allow students to pass through without needing to remove personal items, making entry easier and faster.
Similar systems are used in places like Nissan Stadium to improve safety while keeping disruptions low.
The MNPS team is working hard to finalize and test these systems over the weekend.
Alongside the Evolv installations, staff members will receive training to ensure everyone is prepared.
A spokesperson for MNPS shared that they plan to continue this pilot program for as long as needed at Antioch High. The data collected from this initiative could guide future security plans for other schools.
With school closed on Monday, students had originally organized a walkout. When they return on Tuesday, AHS will focus on supporting students emotionally. They will provide grief counseling, mental health resources, and community-building activities to help the students cope.
As the cafeteria will be closed for repairs, MNPS is working on an alternative lunch plan for students.
Families can expect more updates on security measures soon.
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