As rumors circulated throughout social media and the Hamilton Heights School Corporation Sunday night about a vague threat, Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood sent a message to Heights families about what was known at the time.
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According to Heights school officials, by 9 a.m. on Monday, a second message to Heights families followed to share that an in-house investigation had been completed finding that there was no real threat or danger to anyone at Heights.
Heights school administrators said security was increased as a precautionary measure Monday morning to help students feel safe and ensure a normal start to the school day.
“The safety of our students and staff is our top priority,” said Arrowood. “We work closely with local law enforcement and take EVERY threat seriously. Given recent events in the news and this time of heightened anxiety around keeping students safe, we will always err on the side of caution to keep families updated when possible threats are reported.”