School Threat Under Investigation

WHITEHOUSE – A Whitehouse Jr. High student is being investigated as a result of a threatening post to social media that appeared Monday evening. According to a posting on the school district’s web site, “School officials and school resource officers responded swiftly to resolve the issue. The student is being disciplined.” The post also said additional law enforcement would be present on the junior high campus Tuesday morning “to reassure parents and students that all is safe.” The school district said it is thankful for parents and students who reported the social media post so quickly. The district added, “The student will not return to campus pending an investigation and the outcome of disciplinary measures.”