Adair Co. School Supt. Dr. Pamela Stephens issued a "one-call" message to parents at approx. 10:30pm on Sunday urging parents to send their children to school on Monday, and that a post on social media was something made up, and not a threat to Adair Co. schools.
Supt. Stephens said in the one-call message that the student who posted the comment had been talked with and disciplined. Stephens did promise to prosecute anyone who attempts to make our schools appear to be unsafe. She went on to say that a community meeting will be held in the near future to discuss school safety and other issues.
According to Columbia City Police Chief Jason Cross, the student involved with Sunday’s incident did not return to school today and may face charges for causing a public alarm. He went on to say that there have been no direct or credible threats made, but of course all threats are taken seriously until proven otherwise. Students are urged not to spread rumors to others students, but to tell parents or teachers if they know of a possible threat. There will continue to be an increased police presence on the school campus.