Social Media Threat Prompts Police Presence At Pennsbury High

FALLSINGTON, PA —The Falls Township Police Department established a police presence Thursday at Pennsbury High School following a social media threat sent to students.

Schools Superintendent Thomas A Smith —along with High School Campus Principal Reggie Meadows —sent an email to the Pennsbury High School Community after being notified of a Snapchat post telling students “not to come to school” that was posted overnight.

No specifics were provided and school officials were working with police to investigate the matter.

"We, along with local authorities, do not believe this is a credible threat. However, as a precaution, Falls Township police will be on-site when students and staff arrive," Smith said.

Smith said that school officials commend the individual who reported the Snapchat post and assured the public that the school district takes every threat seriously and fully investigates each one.

The safety and security of our students and staff are of utmost importance to us. To

this end, we are committed to communicating with you about school safety precautions.
Please reach out to either of us if you have any questions.

Pennsbury uses Safe2Say, an anonymous tip line, to alert the school district to any individual who may be struggling and/or in danger of causing harm to themselves or others. Every tip is investigated.