Charlotte High School to Operate Under Modify Lockdown After Social Media Threats
A local Charlotte high school will be operating under a modified lockdown schedule with extra security following threats made online on social media. East Mecklenburg High School will have extra security on Wednesday after multiple threats were made on social media towards the school.
Charlotte High School on Lockdown
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools confirmed the security and threats. WCNC reports that administrators were made aware of the online threats and have begun investigating to see where they originated.
CMS also states that any students responsible for the threats made on social media will be punished according to the school district’s Code of Conduct. Many parents were not comfortable sending their children to school on Wednesday following the threats made online.
WCNS shares that Principal Steve Drye shared the following messages to parents of students at the local high school:
“East Mecklenburg High School families, it is Wednesday, December 11, this is Principal Drye. Our school has received numerous threats via social media. Out of an abundance of caution, our school will operate on a modified lockdown today. Law enforcement, both CMPD and CMSPD, and school leadership have been investigating the matter thoroughly overnight, and are working to resolve the issues surrounding the threats. Please know that the safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority.
While the school is in modified lockdown, learning and teaching will continue as usual throughout the day. There will be limited movement of students through the hallways. There will be extra security at the school today as a precaution.
Please know that any reports of threats or perceived threats by students are taken very seriously and are a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Students in violation will be disciplined accordingly and may even face legal consequences. Those who make threats against the school who are not students could face criminal charges.
We ask that you continue to partner with us in creating a safe learning environment for all students by reinforcing the seriousness of this situation with your child(ren). If you or your child are aware of any threats, you are encouraged to report the threats to authorities, tell a trusted adult or report it to the school. Families and students are also reminded to use the “Say Something” app for anonymous reporting of any concerns or suspicious activity. Using this reporting system and/or telling a trusted adult at school are the most efficient ways to communicate concerns. This allows us to make an assessment and alert law enforcement.
As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your continued support of East Mecklenburg High School.”
See the full news report here from WCNC and follow along as they share any updates on the story.
