Waurika Public Schools in Oklahoma took a cautionary measure on Friday after a threat surfaced the previous evening, leading to a one-day shutdown of the district. The district, according to OKC Fox, received a threat that officials have not detailed, however after working with Waurika Police Department an "extensive investigation" has deemed the threat non-viable, this comes after a worrying trend where threats towards schools have become a disturbing norm, even as they often turn out to be hoaxes or without substance.
All classes within the district were suspended as a preventive step while law enforcement investigated; however, the Nature of the threat has not been released to the public, with school officials opting to communicate through social media, which was followed by an update that classes will resume come Monday, as per News 9.
This incident comes at a time when social media threats are causing disruptions across the state, as noted in a statement obtained by The Duncan Banner, with Dr. Channa Byerly of Duncan Public Schools acknowledging "aware of statements and images that circulated on social media last night," which has led to intensified security and an "exhaustive investigation" to ensure student and staff safety, though as of their latest statements, Duncan Public Schools had not found a credible threat to their community. Parents and students from Waurika are to stay informed via updates from the school district.
