CLEVELAND, Texas — Officials with the Conroe Independent School District said a student took to social media on Friday to threaten a shooting at a Caney Creek High School game.
According to officials from another district, Cleveland ISD, they were briefed on the student who reportedly threatened Caney Creek before a boys’ football game. The two teams were expected to face off on Friday night.
Conroe ISD officials say the incident was a case of disruptive student behavior and the student posted the threat as a prank.
In addition, they stated that there was no intent to harm anyone and that the consequences for that student would be managed in accordance with the CISD Code of Conduct for Students.
Cleveland ISD released the following statement:
“It’s important that we let our parents and the community know about situations like this. Superintendent McCanless wanted to update our athletic and student parents of the circumstances. As always, at Cleveland ISD, the safety of our students will continue to be our top priority.”
Conroe ISD Director Dr. Stichler released the following statement:
“Campus officials have been made aware of a social media post threatening a shooting at a game at Caney Creek High School today. The Conroe campus administration and ISD Police Department investigated the matter and identified a suspect. Upon investigation, it was determined that this was a case of disruptive student behavior. The student posted it as a prank. There was no intent to harm anyone. Consequences will be handled in accordance with the CISD Student Code of Conduct. The safety of all of our students and staff is of the utmost importance and every reported threat is taken seriously and fully investigated.
Students and parents can report suspected threats to campus administration. Reports can also be made through CISD’s KidChat hotline at 1-888-KidChat (543-2428) 24 hours a day, or through our Anonymous Alerts app. To learn more, please visit our safety information webpage.”
(1of2) Cleveland ISD has been notified by Conroe ISD of a threat to the Caney Creek campus. Caney Creek is the venue for this evening soccer game for our CHS Boys Soccer Team. Conroe ISD arrested the student who made the threat and that student is now in custody.
— Cleveland ISD (@ClevelandISDTX) February 24, 2023
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