UPDATE: Lindenhurst High Principal Addresses Threats Toward School

Suffolk County Police will be at Lindenhurst High School on Friday, Dec. 11 as a precaution after threats were found written on bathroom walls at the school.

The threats, which were written on different days, both made threats toward the school for Dec. 11. Police will not say what exactly was written on the walls.

Lindenhurst High School Principal Christopher Gitz issued the following message Thursday:

“On Tuesday, December 1, words describing a future threat to the high school on 12/11/15 were found in the building. In compliance with District protocol, and in order to safeguard all of the students and staff, the district will be adding additional security measures at the high school.

As this is an ongoing investigation, the following protocols will ONLY be put into place if the responsible parties are not identified by Thursday, December 10.

On Thursday, 12/10/15, the following precautions could be taken:

Student would be required to collect any items needed for the evening before 9th period.

Students would be dismissed at 2:05 p.m.

The building would be locked down and secured after all students leave.

After school and evening activities would be cancelled

On Friday, 12/11/15 the following security measures would be in effect:

Students would not be allowed into the building until 7 a.m.

Students would only be able to enter through the front and rear doors

The Suffolk County Police Department would be present

All bags would be subject to inspection

Hall passes would be restricted

As always, all students will be expected to have their school ID’s at all times. The safety and security of students and staff remains the district’s top priority and we will continue to keep you informed of any new developments.”