FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2026

CISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2026
Update Regarding Incident at Cisco High School
Cisco Independent School District would like to provide an update regarding the incident that occurred earlier today at the Cisco High School football field house.
We want to reassure our students, parents, staff, and community that all students are safe at this time. Based on the information currently available, Cisco ISD believes this was an isolated incident, and there is no indication of any ongoing threat to students, faculty, or staff. The suspect involved in this incident is currently in police custody.
Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, and Cisco ISD is cooperating fully with that investigation. While the investigation remains ongoing, we want to emphasize that there is currently no information suggesting any additional danger to our schools or students.
Cisco ISD will operate on its normal Friday schedule tomorrow, October 16, 2026. All campuses will be open, and classes and school operations will proceed as regularly scheduled.
We recognize that an incident of this nature can be unsettling for students, families, employees, and our entire community. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We take that responsibility seriously and will continue to work closely with law enforcement to ensure a safe learning environment.
We are grateful for the swift response of law enforcement and emergency personnel, as well as the cooperation and support of our students, staff, parents, and community.
Our thoughts remain with the students and families directly affected by today's incident.
We want to reiterate that all students are safe, there is no indication of any continuing threat, and Cisco ISD looks forward to welcoming students and staff back to school tomorrow for a normal school day.
Cisco Independent School District
Office of the Superintendent