Blanchard Public Schools Investigate Potential Threat On Social Media

Blanchard Public Schools determined that a potential threat made on social media against the school was not credible, a school representative confirmed to News 9.

According to a letter sent out from Superintendent Brady Barnes on Wednesday, a Blanchard Middle School student received an anonymous harmful threat through Discord, a social media platform. The district said they would have a large law enforcement presence Thursday as a precaution.

In a message sent to parents by Barnes on Wednesday night, he wrote:

In regards to the threat made against a Blanchard Middle School student. Law enforcement has determined at this time that the threat was made from a non-credible source from out of state.

Although we believe there is no credible threat, there will still be extra law enforcement available tomorrow to our district.

Sincerely,

Brady Barnes

Blanchard Public School Superintendent

The district said they would have a large law enforcement presence Thursday as a precaution.

According to a letter sent out from Superintendent Brady Barnes, a Blanchard Middle School student received an anonymous harmful threat through Discord, a social media platform. 

Barnes said the potential threat was made for Aug. 31.

Read the full letter from the superintendent below:

A Note From Our Superintendent

A Blanchard Middle School student has received an anonymous harmful threat through the social media app "Discord" that is to occur Thursday, August 31st. We have begun an investigation with law enforcement into this matter.

Blanchard Public Schools will continue to be in session. We will have an extra law enforcement presence at our schools tomorrow.

Blanchard Public School strives for safety for all faculty, staff, and students each and every day. Please visit with your children at home concerning the dangers of anonymous social media sites. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in maintaining a safe environment here at Blanchard Public Schools.

Brady Barnes

Blanchard Public School Superintendent