HHS School Security Response
May 11, 2022
Dear Families of Holly High School,
Prior to the end of the student day, one of our high school students reported to office staff a general threatening statement from a social media post that referenced a possible shooting at a school. The statement was not specific to Holly High School.
As a precautionary measure, building administration contacted local law enforcement, who responded with multiple units to support the SRO officer and security guard by providing additional security to the building and the student assembly happening at that time. Within minutes, building administration and law enforcement identified the source of the social media post. It was quickly determined that there was no credible threat to any students or any school. Law enforcement is following up with the individuals involved.
We continue to take all threats seriously and work closely with the Holly Police Department. Our local law enforcement, school resource police officers along with our security guards, continue to patrol our schools and have an increased presence in and around our buildings.
Parents, we appreciate your ongoing conversations with your children regarding school safety and threats. It is important that all students understand the consequences of false threats. Making a false threat can have serious school discipline and legal consequences.
We continue to remind all students, parents and staff to report any suspicious or threatening activity. Threats can be reported to school or district administration, or by calling the Holly Police Department at (248) 858-4911. You, or your child, may also reach out to the State of Michigan’s Okay2Say tip line at 8-555-OK2SAY or OKAY2SAY@mi.gov.
Law enforcement will investigate every threat and take whatever action is warranted to protect this community. On behalf of our children, we will work together to ensure learning in our district takes place in a safe environment. Working together, we are #BronchosUnited.
Sincerely,
Scott Roper, Superintendent – Holly Area Schools
Jerry Narsh, Chief of Police – Village of Holly
HHS Security Response - May 11, 2022