Online threats prompt FBI investigation at Forest Hills School District

SIDMAN, Pa. (WTAJ) – Online threats made against students, staff and the school itself has prompted an FBI investigation in the Forest Hills School District, according to school officials.

The district’s superintendent’s office released a statement Sunday morning informing the public that it has determined recent threats towards the school posted on social media are “beyond the scope of school jurisdiction and implicate potential criminal activity.”

Forest Hills has turned over the matter to appropriate law enforcement authorities for investigation and prosecution.

The Forest Hills School District is deeply troubled by recent social media posts being directed toward students, staff, and the school district within our community. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our students and take any allegations of misconduct seriously.

Forest Hills School District Office of Superintendent in a public statement

The school is requesting that anyone who has screenshots or copies of social media posts that specifically name students, staff or are threatening in nature towards the school district provide them by email them to sro@fhrangers.org. Individuals with information relevant to the investigation are also urged to come forward. All of the evidence is being directed to an FBI Special Agent assisting in the investigation, according to the district.

The release goes on to state that anyone making posts that individually target students, staff or the school district will be subject to federal charges.