HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Area school districts have been in contact with law enforcement and will be extra vigilant with security procedures today, after a TikTok threat against schools more generally has ramped up the attention nationwide.
Administrative staff in the Hutchinson, Buhler and Nickerson-South Hutchinson school districts all put out messages to parents that were spreading on social media regarding the TikTok post about a threat to school safety for every school in the USA, even elementary, on Friday, December 17. McPherson schools also sent a message to parents Thursday, as well.
None of the districts are aware of any specific threats in their schools, but are asking parents to monitor students social media activity to be sure such trends don't continue to spread.
If you become aware of any potential threat posted to social media or anywhere else, please notify your building administrator, law enforcement, or make a Suspicious Activity Report with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at http://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar. You may also anonymously report threats of school violence to the Kansas School Safety Hotline. The number is 877-626-8203.