Final UPDATE from the Leonardtown High School Principal on 9/29/14 at 11:13 a.m.:

Leonardtown High School,

The possible threat at Leonardtown High School has been investigated and was determined to not be credible. The school continues to function as normal.

This will be my final communication regarding this incident unless there are changes to the update from the sheriff’s office.

I also want to take a moment to let families know how incredibly proud I am of our students. As I walked through classrooms this morning they were focused on instruction. They certainly do make me proud!

Respectfully,

Maureen Montgomery

Principal

UPDATE from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on 9/29/14 at 10:16 a.m.:

The possible threat at Leonardtown High School has been investigated and was determined to not be credible.

The school continues to function as normal.

UPDATE from the Leonardtown High School Principal on 9/29/14 at 10:11 a.m.:

Dear LHS Families,

This morning, a possible threat was received via a social media site. The post appears to have originated from another state and made it’s way to a student at Leonardtown High School after being forwarded on by the internet. The post contained no specific information and is not directed toward Leonardtown High School; however deputies and school officials are taking the appropriate security measures.

Leonardtown High School is NOT on lockdown as there is no threat directed to our school, students, or staff.

Additional information will be released as it is developed.

Respectfully,

Maureen C. Montgomery

UPDATE from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on 9/29/14 at 9:18 a.m.:

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a single indirect and unsubstantiated threat at Leonardtown High School. LHS was not placed on lockdown and is not on lockdown at this time.

Deputies continue to track the origin of the post to social media.

Additional deputies remain at the school as a precaution until the origin of the post is confirmed.

Additional information will be released as it is developed.

Original Press Release from St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on 9/29/14 at 8:38 a.m.:

This morning, a possible threat was received via a social media site. The post appears to have originated from another state and made it’s way to a student at Leonardtown High School after being forwarded on by the internet. 

The post contained no specific information and may not be directed toward Leonardtown High School; however deputies and school officials are taking the appropriate security measures.

Additional information will be released as it is developed.