Shelter-In-Place After Graffiti Found At Mercer Co. High School Friday

WEST WINDSOR, NJ — The administration at West Windsor High School South put the school into a shelter-in-place for 90 minutes after a graffiti message was found in the girls' bathroom stall, police and school administration said.

The West Windsor Police Department was called to investigate the graffiti, and it was determined to be a non-credible threat, police said.

The high school administration and the West Windsor Police Department are monitoring the situation and an investigation is on.

"West Windsor Police have a daily presence on our school grounds with our Class III officers. Moreover, officers will be in and around the area for an additional presence," David Aderhold, school superintendent said in a message to the community. "Students are reminded that if they see or hear something of concern, it should be reported immediately to building administration, school counselors, or a staff member."

High School South will remain on a normal day schedule.

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