! Important Message Lockport High School Update December 2, 2021 The District is aware of another social media post pertaining to a potential threat at Lockport High School. This information has been turned over to the Lockport Police Department who will continue to work with federal partners to investigate the origin. Lockport High School will be open on Friday, December 3, 2021, with increased police presence and student bag checks at entrances. We appreciate that many of you shared the post with us. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Lockport City School District Statement December 2, 2021 The purpose of this message is to provide an update regarding the change in schedule at Lockport High School on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Lockport High School shifted to a remote learning model for Thursday, December 2, 2021, based on a December 1, 2021, late evening anonymous social media post involving a potential threat to the school. The Lockport Police Department, assisted by federal partners, is cooperatively working with the District to identify the origin of the post. While the tracking of anonymous messages can be complicated, we have in the past been successful in identifying these offenders and holding them responsible for their actions. Individuals responsible for these current acts will be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible when identified. As a reminder, Lockport High School is in lockout status during the day and has its own internal school safety staff including a full-time School Resource Officer through the Lockport Police Department and armed school safety monitors within the school. In addition, the Lockport Police Department provides an increased presence on campus as needed. The Lockport City School District Code of Conduct will be reviewed with the Lockport High School student body, emphasizing prohibited behaviors along with consequences, and parents are asked to reinforce appropriate behavior in school and on social media with their children. Lockport High School has completed three of the four required lockdown drills this year. As always, if you see, hear, or read something that is suspicious, please report it to District personnel and/or law enforcement. The Lockport Police Department tip line is Phone: (716) 439-6707 eMail: LPDtipemail@lockportny.gov This information can be found on our website. Lockport High School will operate on its normal schedule on Friday, December 3, 2021, for all students and staff with an increase in police presence at arrival and dismissal times and throughout the day. Student bags will be checked upon arrival. All potential threats are taken seriously and the safety of students, staff, and visitors in the Lockport City School District is most important. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. OK, got it. Winter Recess begins Thursday, December 23. School resumes Monday, January 3. Lockport City School District Pride in our Past; Faith in our Future MENU DISTRICT HOME GMAIL LOADING Lockport, NY 14094 TOP