School Districts Take Precautions After Violent Threats
Multiple school districts in the area are taking extra precautions after a series of violent threats were posted online over the weekend. As a result, several districts have decided to switch to e-learning protocols for Monday.
Joliet Public Schools District 86
All classes in Joliet Public Schools District 86 will transition to e-learning on Monday, according to a message posted on their website. The decision was made after an "unsubstantiated threat" was posted on social media on Sunday.
Joliet Police Investigation
Joliet police are currently investigating the origins of the social media message and have been communicating closely with school officials. According to police, no "credible evidence" has been found to support the threat, but they will offer increased presence at schools overnight and during the day on Monday.
Impacted Schools
The following schools are impacted by the decision to switch to e-learning:
- Culbertson Elementary
- Cunningham Elementary
- Dirksen Junior High
- Eisenhower Academy
- Farragut Elementary
- Forest Park Individual Education
- Gompers Junior High
- Hufford Junior High
- Jefferson Elementary
- Keith Elementary
- Marshall Elementary
- Marycrest Early Childhood Center
- Pershing Elementary
- Sanchez Elementary
- Sandburg Elementary
- Singleton Elementary
- Taft Elementary
- Thigpen Elementary
- Thompson Instructional Center
- Washington Junior High
- Woodland Elementary
Plainfield’s Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C
Students in Plainfield’s Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C will also have an e-learning day on Monday. According to administrators, the decision was made "out of an abundance of caution" due to the nature of the threat.
Joliet Township High School
Joliet Township High School will have in-person learning on Monday, but all students will be searched as they enter the building "out of an abundance of caution."
Conclusion
While the threats are unsubstantiated, the school districts are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of their students. Parents and students are encouraged to report any information about the threats to the police immediately.
FAQs
Q: Why are the schools switching to e-learning?
A: The schools are switching to e-learning as a precautionary measure due to the violent threats posted online.
Q: Have any credible threats been made?
A: According to Joliet police, no credible evidence has been found to support the threat.
Q: Which schools are impacted?
A: The following schools are impacted: Culbertson Elementary, Cunningham Elementary, Dirksen Junior High, Eisenhower Academy, Farragut Elementary, Forest Park Individual Education, Gompers Junior High, Hufford Junior High, Jefferson Elementary, Keith Elementary, Marshall Elementary, Marycrest Early Childhood Center, Pershing Elementary, Sanchez Elementary, Sandburg Elementary, Singleton Elementary, Taft Elementary, Thigpen Elementary, Thompson Instructional Center, Washington Junior High, and Woodland Elementary.
Q: Will athletic events and practices be canceled?
A: Yes, all athletic events and practices will be canceled for Monday.
Q: How can I report any information about the threats?
A: Anyone with information about the threats is encouraged to call the police immediately.
