Overnight, Ross Township Police became aware of a post made by a Ross High School student on social media which made reference to yesterday’s horrible tragedy in Florida. The Department immediately contacted district administration. Through quick coordination between the Ross Township Police and Ross High School, the student was taken into custody off campus at approximately 6:30 AM this morning.

Ross High School staff members met at 7:00 AM this morning to review the event and discuss questions and concerns. The student who initially saw the threat on social media and shared the information with her parents is to be commended. Through her quick actions and communication to her parents, police were able to work with Ross administration and respond quickly. We had multiple students and community members reach out to make us aware of the situation and that should be encouraging to all of us. That is exactly what we want to happen.

All district administrators, staff, and families have been made aware of the situation.

The Ross Local School District takes the health and safety of its students very seriously. When conduct that endangers that health and safety of students occurs, it is taken seriously and investigated thoroughly, no matter the intent. This is yet another opportunity for parents to remind their children, “If you see something, hear something, or know something, SAY SOMETHING.”

Brian Martin, Principal

Ross High School

"Just when everyone is saying how great you are is when you're the most vulnerable."

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