Social Media Post Involving Rocky Point High School Investigated: School District

ROCKY POINT, NY — The Suffolk County Police Department investigated a social media post involving the Rocky Point School District, but later determined there was no threat, a department spokesperson said.

The spokesperson declined to release the date or the location, which was involved, or any other information, saying that the incident was deemed non-criminal in nature, and the information needed to be obtained under Freedom of Information Law.

A school district spokeswoman confirmed for Patch that a post on social media containing a "community message" from Rocky Point High School's principal, James Moeller, about "concerns recently circulated in a social media post."

"We understand that situations like this can cause concern, and we want to ensure that you have accurate information," the message reads.

In referencing "the post in question," he reiterated what police said, that it "did not contain a threat."

"A thorough investigation was conducted in collaboration with appropriate authorities, and it has been determined that there is no credible risk to the safety of our students, staff, or school community," the message read.

"The safety and well-being of everyone in our schools remains our highest priority," it concluded.

The incident was debated on social media, with some parents debating whether to keep their children at home on Wednesday, while others speculated the meaning of its contents.