Mars High School students are expected back in class on Thursday after bomb threats forced evacuations on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
In a letter to parents, Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley said district administrators are working closely with the Adams Township Police Department to identify the student, or students, responsible. Those responsible will face school disciplinary action, that could include expulsion, as well as criminal charges that could result in large fines or even jail time.
Parents and guardians are asked to talk with their children about these serious consequences.
If similar threats are received in the future, Shipley says the district will consider closing the affected school for the remainder of that day and dismissing students. Those students would then be required to make up that day later in the school year.
Shipley’s letter to parents reads, in part:
“Mars Area School District will not tolerate any threats to the safety and security of our students, faculty and staff members, our schools, or to the District. Such threats not only cause an unnecessary disruption to the school day; but also come with serious consequences that may include expulsion; hefty fines; and even jail time.
The District is sharing this information with the hope that we may dissuade any students from making similar threats. Parents/guardians are encouraged to please talk with your children about the serious consequences that may result from making such threats.
If similar threats are received in the future, the District will consider closing the affected school for the remainder of the school day and dismissing students. Those students will then be required to make up the school day later in the school year.”
In both instances this week, no devices were found and the high school was deemed safe.
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