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Susquenita School District Cancels Classes Following Social Media Threats

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Published on September 09, 2024
Susquenita School District Cancels Classes Following Social Media ThreatsSource: Susquenita High School

In an unfolding situation that has gripped the Susquenita School District, classes have been abruptly canceled across the district due to threats made on social media. Local21News reports that the district administration issued a statement on Facebook notifying parents and staff of the threats and the closure, emphasizing the importance of safety as their top priority.

According to details released, the threats were specifically aimed at the middle school, prompting the district to proactively shut down all campuses for the day. "The Safety and security of our staff and students is our top priority and the District Administration will be evaluating the situation throughout the day with our partners from the PA State Police," Superintendent Dr. Jon Fox stated in a message to the community. Moreover, the abc27 article highlights that the Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating the incident.

Further information was provided in a Facebook post, as conveyed by FOX43, in which district officials expressed their gratitude to community members who reported the worrying social media activity. "Thank you to those who reported this information to law enforcement, the Safe to Say Something reporting system, and your principals," the post articulated.

The community has been requested to assist in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to these threatening social media posts has been urged to make contact with the PA State Police Troop H Office by telephone.