Safety and Security Statement
Dear Parents and Staff of Holly Area Schools,
The safety of our students, staff and families is our top priority. This afternoon, one of our district’s School Resource Police Officers received a report of a threatening statement made during a private social media chat with one of our high school students. The statement did not name Holly High School or any buildings in our district.
HHS Administration worked with law enforcement to investigate and conduct interviews. It was determined that the individual making the statement was from another state on the west coast. Based on the investigation, it was determined that the threatening statement was not credible.
At Holly Area Schools, we take all threats on school property, on our buses or on social media seriously. We will be addressing this incident in accordance with district policies working closely with law enforcement, whose investigation of this matter is ongoing.
We encourage our parents to talk with their students about the things they say or communicate to others. Any comments or gestures that are of a threatening nature will be investigated thoroughly by our administration and law enforcement and can carry serious disciplinary consequences including expulsion and criminal penalties. We always encourage our students, staff, and parents to report any threats to local police and school administration and we commend those who alerted us to this situation.
Do not hesitate to contact my office with any questions, concerns or information about this matter. As always, it is an honor serving as your superintendent.
Sincerely,
Scott M. Roper, Superintendent
Holly Area Schools
HAS Safety and Security Statement January 8 2024