A threat posted on YouTube has led Easton Area Middle School to beef up its police presence and security on Wednesday, district officials said.
A letter written by Principal Elise Jones and obtained by lehighvalleylive.com began circulating among parents Tuesday evening on social media.
The letter stated school officials became aware of the threat during dismissal Tuesday afternoon at the school at 1010 Echo Trail in Forks Township.
The YouTube posting involved a potential threat to students at the school, Jones stated in the letter.
“We take any report of this nature extremely seriously, and the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff will always remain our highest priority,” Jones stated.
Jones, as well as District Superintendent Tracy Piazza and Forks Township Police Chief Michael Friel, couldn’t immediately be reached for more details about the threat Wednesday morning.
The letter did state Easton Area School District police and district officials are investigating the incident.
“We are committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students and staff,” Jones added in the letter.
District officials are expected to send parents a follow-up notification once the investigation is complete.
Easton Area Middle School serves students in grades 6-8, primarily from Easton, Forks Township and Palmer Township, and portions of Lower Mount Bethel Township.
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