Dear Shrewsbury Families & Colleagues,
You may have seen news about a social media trend, mainly on TikTok, where there are general threats made about school violence tomorrow. These general threats have been posted across the U.S., and some apparent copycat posts have been made regarding specific school districts. Unfortunately, some of our students have seen posts on social media and have expressed concern about attending school tomorrow.
Please note:
- There have been no specific threats made regarding any Shrewsbury schools
- We have been in communication with the Shrewsbury Police Department, including our School Resource Officers, and there will be a heightened level of situational awareness tomorrow per our protocols
- Law enforcement has communicated that these posts are non-specific, seek to instill fear and anxiety, and are not credible
I am confident in the safety and security of our schools, and I ask that parents reassure their children if they are concerned. I am truly sorry that this social media issue has caused concern for some of our students, and I hope the information that authorities have identified this as a non-specific national social media trend that is not credible is helpful to you.
As always, if anyone becomes aware of information that may be concerning, please report it. There is specific information regarding how to do so in my recent message regarding school safety and security that you can read here.
Respectfully,
Joe Sawyer
Superintendent of Schools