Perry Hall Middle School sent a letter on Thursday stating there was a social media post with a threatening message directed the school, but officials determined the threat was not credible. Here is the letter below:
I am writing to inform you of a social media post circulating that included a threatening message directed at our school.
Baltimore County Police Department and BCPS Department of School Safety and Security were notified, officers investigated and were quickly able to determine that the threat was not credible. I want to thank BCoPD for their swift response and thorough investigation.
This is an important reminder for all of us – students and parents alike – to inform school staff or police any time you or your child sees, hears, or reads anything that is suspicious or that may pose a threat to the school or its students. We all have a role to play in ensuring that our school remains a safe and secure learning environment for our children.
I ask that you speak with your child(ren) and remind them that threatening and inappropriate statements and images of any kind (including those made outside of school or on social media) will not be tolerated, and students will receive appropriate consequences aligned with the Student Handbook and board policy. Please monitor your child’s social media activity and remind them of the importance of making good choices on and offline.
I want you to be assured that the safety of our students is our top priority. I also want to thank BCoPD for thoroughly investigating this matter and for their partnership. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Sincerely,
Justin Benjamin
Principal