Police and Pennsbury School District officials are investigating a reported threat made by a student Monday, according to a letter sent to parents.
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A staff member notified the Pennsbury High School administration after overhearing a student make a threatening comment toward the general school population, Superintendent Thomas A. Smith and Principal Reggie Meadows said in a joint letter.
The student was identified, and the Falls Township Police Department was contacted to investigate, the administrators said.
School officials said the student will be disciplined according to school policy and may face charges from law enforcement.
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While the administration and local authorities stated they do not believe the threat is credible, Falls Township police will be on-site at the high school for the remainder of the school day as a precaution.
“We commend the individual reporting this concern and want to assure you that we take every threat seriously and that they are fully investigated,” Smith and Meadows wrote. “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.”
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Below is the full letter to parents:
Dear Pennsbury High School Families,
Earlier this afternoon, PHS administration was notified by a staff member that they overheard a student making a threatening comment toward the general school population. The student was identified, and the Falls Township Police Department was called to investigate the matter. The student will be disciplined accordingly and may face additional charges by the police. We, along with local authorities, do not believe this is a credible threat; however, as a precaution, Falls Township police will be on-site for the remainder of the school day.
We commend the individual reporting this concern and want to assure you that we take every threat seriously and that they are fully investigated. 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.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Smith, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Reggie Meadows
PHS Campus Principal
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