Tik Tok Threat Memo
December 16, 2021
Dear PLSD Families,
The Purchase Line School District has become aware of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for every school in the USA, even elementary,” on Friday, December 17.
The post appears to be part of a national TikTok trend and did not originate in our school district. It has been reported that these posts are circulating across the nation. We have received no threat specifically against either the Purchase Jr. Sr. High School or the Purchase Line Elementary School..
Additionally, the district has been in contact with the our School Security Company and the Pennsylvania State Police regarding the post. We are taking additional precautions and preparedness measures to help ensure the safety of our staff and students.
This situation serves as a good example of why it is important to avoid sharing posts online that refer to school safety threats. Even if they are not credible threats, they can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for our students, families, and staff. We ask our families to monitor their children’s social media activity and speak with them about proper behavior online.
If you or your child become aware of any potential threat specifically toward schools in our area posted to social media or anywhere else, please report the information immediately to the Pennsylvania State Police.
As always, thank you for your partnership as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for our students.
Sincerely,
Shawn L. Ford
Superintendent