School district: West Babylon Senior HS switches to remote learning over school shooting threat

The incident comes after the school sent out a letter to parents about other social media posts alleging harassment and sexual assault had taken place at the school.

News 12 Staff

Dec 10, 2021, 3:35 AM

Updated 1,112 days ago

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West Babylon Senior High School is switching to remote learning Friday due to threats of a school shooting, according to the school district.
The principal told News 12 in a statement, "As a result of some concerning images and threatening language that was shared with the high school administration, tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 10 will be a remote school day. Teachers will provide instruction in accordance with a regular bell schedule, as practiced during our September practice-remote day. The District is in communication with Suffolk County Police, and we will provide updates as they become available."
Social media posts circulating online show what appears to be a student with a gun and the words, "I'll start shooting, I hate that school."
The incident comes after the school sent out a letter to parents about other social media posts alleging harassment and sexual assault had taken place at the school.
School officials are urging parents whose children may be victims to reach out to police immediately.