Kingwood High School student accused of making threats on social media

KINGWOOD, Texas – A Kingwood High School student was suspended from school Friday after being accused of making threats against the school, Humble ISD officials said.

The school's pep rally has been canceled Friday due to the threats. Parents were notified of incident.

The district said the threats, made through social media or text messages were rumors.

Another student is facing disciplinary actions after a similar but unrelated incident, officials said. 

No arrests have been made.

Officials are investigating the rumors.

The school's principal released the following statement: 

“You may be aware of rumors spread on social media regarding a threat of violence at KHS. I want to assure you that these are just rumors. School authorities, police and prosecutors investigated. There is no evidence of a credible threat.

“The rumors stemmed from a comment a student made about violence at a pep rally. Later in the week, a second student made a similar but unrelated comment. All rumors are being investigated. Students involved were identified and face school discipline.

“Because we were investigating, we made the decision to postpone today’s pep rally to later in the school year. However, as we confirmed, there was no evidence of a threat, (and) all other activities and classes continued as normal.

“We encourage any student who has information involving rumors to tell school staff immediately. We encourage parents who monitor their child’s social media to do the same. Thank you for your support.”


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