A social media post drew the attention of police and Pennsbury School District officials Thursday night into Friday.
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In a letter to parents, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Smith and Pennsbury High School Principal Reggie Meadows advised parents of a “concerning social media post made by a PHS student.”
The school officials said detectives investigated the post and “do not believe there is any cause for concern.”
Officials did not release more on the post.
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On Friday morning, Falls Township police were at the high school on arrival as a precautionary measure.
“As always, we are grateful for our partnerships with our local police departments. We truly appreciate their swift action in this case and their efforts to ensure our students and staff are safe,” Smith and Meadows said in their letter.
Below is the letter sent Friday:
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Dear Pennsbury High School Families,
During the overnight hours, the police investigated a concerning social media post made by a PHS student. The police identified and met with the individual who made the post. Detectives do not believe there is any cause for concern. However, as a precautionary measure, we have requested a police presence in and around the building during arrival.
As always, we are grateful for our partnerships with our local police departments. We truly appreciate their swift action in this case and their efforts to ensure our students and staff are safe.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Smith, Ed.D.
Superintendent of School
Reggie Meadows
PHS Campus Principal
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