Social Media Threat At Seaford Schools Deemed Not Credible: Cops

SEAFORD, NY — Seaford schools are opening on a two-hour delay Monday as police investigate a social media threat, police confirmed to Patch. Police initially said the threat did not cite a specific school, then later clarified it had been made to Seaford High School.

The threat was not believed to be credible, police said, and schools were deemed safe for staff and students to return. Police officers remained at all Seaford schools Monday morning as a precaution.

The district told parents and students in a robocall Monday morning that it is safe for faculty and students to attend school. Two patrol cars would be at each building throughout the day, the district said, and there would be no outdoor recess or gym classes. Moreover, senior privileges would be restricted. A determination on whether after-school activities would be held will be made later in the day.

"The safety of our students and staff is of utmost importance, and we will continue to keep you informed," Adele Pecora, superintendent of schools, said in the robocall. "Thank you for your patience and cooperation."

Anyone with information about the threat should call the police at (516) 573-6700.

A message seeking comment from the district wasn't immediately returned.

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Correction: This story has been updated to remove that the Seaford School District did not say they delayed opening due to fog. That was Seaford Schools in Delaware.