Police Investigating Threats To Pennsbury, Neshaminy High Schools

Students at Neshaminy and Pennsbury high schools have an asynchronous virtual learning day Friday due to reported threats.

Both schools said the alleged threats were received via the state’s Safe2Say tip system Thursday.

The Falls Township and Middletown Township police departments were notified and investigations began, school officials said.

Both the Neshaminy and Pennsbury school districts said the decision to not hold in-person classes was “out of an abundance of caution.”

The latest incidents follow a fight between a student and police officer at Pennsbury High School. The incident led to a chaotic lockdown on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, Neshaminy High School was evacuated due to threats.

Below are the notes from the school district:

Dear Pennsbury High School Families,

At approximately 11:00 p.m. tonight we received several Safe2Say tips showing a screenshot from social media alleging a threat against the high school for Friday, May 12, 2023. 

Falls Township Police were notified and are investigating the source of the threat. Out of an abundance of caution, Pennsbury High School will have an asynchronous (no live instruction) day for all high school students and staff on Friday, May 12, 2023. 

Assignments are anticipated to be posted in Canvas by 12:00 p.m. 

This information is begin shared via email and Pennsbury social media as of 12:15 a.m. 

A confirmation call and text will be set at 5:45 a.m. 

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 Schools

Reggie Meadows, PHS Campus Principal

Good morning Neshaminy High School Families,

Throughout the evening, we received several Safe2Say tips and direct emails containing screenshots from social media alleging a threat against the high school today, Friday, May 12, 2023. Middletown Township Police have received all screenshots that we have received and are investigating the sources of the alleged threat.

Out of an abundance of caution, Neshaminy High School will have an asynchronous (no live instruction in-school or on Zoom) day for all high school students and staff today. Assignments will be posted in Canvas for students by 9:00 a.m. today.

Thank you to our students, parents, and staff for providing tips and ongoing information as we work with Middletown Township Police to keep our schools safe.

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