Although the police presence has decreased, the school has now implemented a strict security system consisting of random bag checks and metal wanding.

[...] Principal Golden and Learning Community Superintendent Tangela Williams have spoken with leaders from Charlotte Catholic to offer verbal apologies.

"[10] Butler's football team won three North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4AA State Championships in a four year span, during the 2009, 2010, and 2012 seasons.

In 2010, Butler repeated as North Carolina State 4AA Champions by defeating Rolesville High School 44–0, finishing the season on a 31-game winning streak.

In 2012, Butler again defeated Jack Britt High School 56–28 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, winning the NC 4AA state title for the 3rd time in 4 seasons.

Butler's girls' basketball team won the NCHSAA 4A state championship in 2009–10, and went 30–0 the following season before a premature loss to Mallard Creek in the Class 4A Western Regional semifinals, cutting their chance at a repeat short.