There is a very disturbing trend going around through social media that is affecting schools across the country. Individuals posing as clowns are making threats and warning of attacks on schools. Unfortunately, Isle of Wight County is not immune to this sick behavior.
Please know that we take all threats seriously and will continue to work closely with local law enforcement to examine any that mention harming students or staff. Even though the Sheriff’s Department has not deemed any of these online statements as credible, we will continue to follow our safety procedures and protocols to ensure your children are protected while they are in our care. We also appreciate those parents and students who have shared information with us so it can be investigated thoroughly.
I encourage parents to have conversations with their children about the importance of reporting to an adult any situation that jeopardize student safety. We will continue to share information with families and staff through our Connect 5 Alert system, as well as other outlets, such as our website, Facebook page and Twitter feed.
I sincerely hope this disturbing trend will end soon. Regardless, we will continue stay vigilant with our safety procedures in all of our schools. If you have any questions about the security measures in your child’s school, please contact the building principal. You can also contact my office if you need more information.
