Yorkville HS Academy Student Questioned After 'Suspicious Social Media Activity'

A student was questioned by police after Yorkville School District 115 administrators were notified by City of Yorkville officials Thursday morning about “suspicious social media activity,” according to an email from the district parents.

The notice did not give details on the alleged social media activity.

“School officials immediately set in motion school safety procedures to remove the student from class at Yorkville High School Academy,” the email said. “Officials searched the individual’s locker and discovered no threatening materials.”

Parents of the student were notified, and the teen was taken to the Yorkville Police Station, according to the email, which added, “A thorough investigation resulted in no threat to student safety.”

The incident happened a day after an unannounced drug search at Yorkville High School.

In an email sent to parents Wednesday night, Principal Ron Kiesewetter said Yorkville police, Kendall County Sheriff’s police and other Fox Valley-area law enforcement agencies conducted a sweep using K-9 units to search both the main campus and the academy building on Game Farm Road.

“The search was not done in reaction to any specific issues or information, rather it was conducted as a preventative measure to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff,” Kiesewetter said. “Yorkville High School will continue to use measures throughout the year in efforts to maintain a safe environment in which our students can learn and grow.”