QUINCY, MI (WTVB) – Quincy Community Schools re-opened on Monday after classes were cancelled on Thursday and Friday due to what was thought to be a social media threat.
Quincy Police Chief Mike Kolassa said on Friday that after an investigation, there was no longer any danger of an incident occurring at the school or in the community.
He said on Thursday the message that initially caused concern was posted on a social media site by a local juvenile. The Branch County Prosecutor’s office will determine if charges will be filed.
The lack of details that have been released by authorities triggered some in the Quincy community to vent their anger and frustration with school and police officials on social media platforms.
A statement posted on the district’s Facebook page said, “We understand that the lack of specific details can be frustrating. State and federal student privacy laws often play a role in what school districts can release or communicate. Based on the findings of the investigation done by the Quincy Police Department, assisted by the Michigan State Police, Quincy Community Schools will be open on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Quincy Community Schools will make counselors available to students on Monday. Officials say, “The district recognizes that the events of the last couple of days are hard on staff, students, parents, and community members and will provide support to those in need. If anyone has more information about any of the events over the last couple of days, please contact your school office, the Superintendent’s Office, or the Quincy Police Department to report. If you would like to talk individually about this issue, please contact the Superintendent’s Office.”
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