Police investigate ‘alarming’ social media threat to Glastonbury High School – NBC Connecticut

Police are investigating a social media threat against Glastonbury High School.

Glastonbury School Councillor Alan Bookman emailed parents on Friday about the social media post threatening violence at the school.

“…we are reaching out to all families and staff in the district because the post was both highly offensive and extremely disturbing to our school community,” Bookman said in the email.

He said he could only comment limitedly on the threat and the ongoing police investigation.

According to Bookman, police have identified the Glastonbury High School student responsible for the post and as of Friday, that student is no longer enrolled in Glastonbury Public Schools.

The student is no longer allowed to attend school events or stay on school grounds, he said.

Glastonbury police told NBC Connecticut they could not comment on the ongoing investigation.

The superintendent said he could only comment limitedly on the threat and the ongoing police investigation, but added:

“There is no place for hate, racism or violence in our school community. This disturbing incident reminds everyone of the importance of our work to create safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments where all students feel respected and valued.”