According to an announcement from the school district, an investigation by the Peterborough Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation determined the individual responsible for a social media post containing a potential threat against ConVal High School last week has been identified, and the threat has been deemed not credible.
ConVal officials were notified June 1 by parents, staff and students of a potential threat directed toward the high school that was posted online. The district immediately engaged with the Peterborough Police Department and the FBI, which continue to investigate. Police also had an increased presence at all ConVal Schools on June 1.
“I am grateful for the cooperative work of the Peterborough Police Department and FBI on this matter, and relieved to know that the individual has been identified. Still, any instance where threatening language is used is one that merits our serious consideration, as was the case in this instance,” ConVal Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders stated. “Numerous members of the ConVal community were proactive in bringing this incident to our attention, which allowed for critical work to be done to address it quickly and ensure the continued safety of our students and staff.”