Nationwide Social Media Threat – Dec 17th, 2021
Linn-Mar Families and Staff,
Our school districts recently learned of an anonymous, nationwide threat against schools that is being shared on social media outlets such as TikTok. The general threat toward all U.S. schools declares Friday, Dec. 17, as “American School Shooting Day.” The posts warn about the possibility of nationwide shootings or bomb threats associated with this day.
We have partnered with local law enforcement to vigilantly investigate whether there are any local connections to these social media posts. At this time, law enforcement has not acquired any evidence that would deem these threats as credible in our area. Out of an abundance of caution, our schools will be in continual contact with law enforcement throughout the day on Friday.
Please take this opportunity to talk with your students about the appropriate use of social media, and the seriousness and resulting consequences of making any kind of threat. Encourage your students to speak with you or an adult at school if they see or hear something so immediate action can be taken. In addition, if anyone in our community sees something suspicious, please report it to the school immediately or call local law enforcement.
We appreciate your support and partnership.
Linn-Mar Community School District
Central City Community School District
College Community School District
Mount Vernon Community Schools
Solon Community Schools
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Marion Independent School District
Midland Community School District
Center Point-Urbana Community School District
Highland Community School District
Alburnett Community Schools
Clear Creek Amana Community School District
Williamsburg Community School District
Iowa City Community School District
Xavier Catholic Schools
BGM Community School District
HLV Community School District
Regina Catholic Education Center
Center Point-Urbana CSD
Mid-Prairie Community School District
Lone Tree Community School District
North Cedar Community School District
Olin Consolidated School District
West Branch Community Schools
North Linn Community School District
Tipton Community School District
Lisbon Community School District
Springville Community School District
Anamosa Community School District
Washington Community School District
Benton Community School District
Iowa Valley Community School District
English Valleys Community School District