Lockport, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Lockport City School District continues to grapple with an ongoing investigation into threats and has shifted to remote learning in all its schools through the remainder of the week.
Many parents had voiced concerns about safety in the district stemming from social media threats being investigated by both the district and law enforcement agencies.
The district Wednesday made the decision to shift to remote learning and close its buildings for the remainder of the week, posting the following statement to their website.
As many of you know, the Lockport City School District, particularly Lockport High School, has been subject to recent potential threats through social media posts. The Lockport Police Department, in collaboration with federal partners, continues to investigate these threats and incoming tips.
This message is to inform all Lockport City School District parents, employees, and families that, effective Wednesday, December 8, 2021, all schools in the District, pre-K through grade 12, will shift to a remote learning model through Friday, December 10, 2021. The shift to remote learning is based on many concerns from parents throughout the District and it will also provide time to allow the district to plan for and implement further safety measures, along with providing time for local and federal law enforcement officials to continue a thorough investigation of recent matters. Updates to parents, employees, and families may be provided as permitted by law. A decision will be made by Friday afternoon pertaining to a school schedule for the following week.
Additional information regarding remote instruction may be provided by individual building principals to parents and students.
The safety of all students, employees, and visitors of the Lockport City School District is most important. We appreciate the many tips that have been sent to school personnel and law enforcement. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. Be safe and stay well.
