MAHTOMEDI, Minn. — Students attending Mahtomedi middle and high school will have an e-learning day on Wednesday, April 20 due to what the district called a "threatening safety message."
The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday morning that they're investigating a threatening social media post related to the decision to forgo in-person learning.
In a letter to families, Superintendent Barb Duffrin explained that the threatening message was directed toward a person at one of the district's secondary schools, and was submitted through the district's tip form.
According to Duffrin, the threat was specific to April 20, and after getting the message the district immediately contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
"We know this is upsetting and disruptive to the important teaching and learning that happens in our schools and that for some students this news can cause increased anxiety and worry. Please know that administration and staff are actively planning support for our secondary students upon their return to school," Duffrin said in the letter.
She also encouraged parents to talk to students about how they are dealing with what they are seeing, hearing, and feeling, whether it be in conversations with other kids or on social media.
The district said families with information on the threat can contact secondary principals Jason Miller (jason.miller@isd832.net) or Justin Hahn (justin.hahn@isd832.net).
Another update for district families and staff will be released later Wednesday.
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