School Starts With Social Media Threats

Just like many of their parents . . . Stupid talk dominates amongst students.

Here's one warning amid multiple instances of social media chatter making this school year even more complicated . . . Check-it:

The notification said the district and Blue Springs police became aware of an inappropriate Snapchat story involving a threat toward the high school.

Following the initial investigation, authorities say they identified and located the subject. The subject was taken into police custody and the district said the appropriate legal and disciplinary action will follow.

Blue Springs High School principal Tom Alderman encouraged parents to talk to their students about making threats.

Threats are not tolerated, even if it is intended as a joke, Alderman wrote. Students cannot say, write, post or draw anything that might be considered a threat.

Alderman thanked those who shared the Snapchat story with authorities.

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