Central High Threat Not Seen As Credible: Principal

HINSDALE, IL – A threat in a Hinsdale Central High School restroom is not believed to be credible, the principal said Wednesday night.

In a statement, Principal Bill Walsh said a student using a second-floor restroom Wednesday morning discovered the threatening message in a stall. Walsh said the school immediately alerted security staff and police.

The school closed its campus, meaning students couldn't leave and parents couldn't pick them up before the end of the school day.

Given the nature of the threat, police and security staff decided the school should proceed with the day as planned, but limit access, Walsh said.

But he said Wednesday's plan may not be followed in similar incidents in the future.

Controlling access, Walsh said, allowed the school to avoid bringing in those who might be involved in carrying out the threat or could become victims themselves.

Starting Thursday, all students and employees are expected to wear a current identification on a school-issued lanyard.

"Not only will this aid the day-to-day running of our school, it will also enable us to more effectively manage emergency situations going forward," Walsh said.

A regular schedule is planned for Thursday.

"With that said, we will have an increased police presence around our campus. We will also have our social workers available if anyone needs to talk about or process what happened today," Walsh said.