WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — Local school districts are responding to nationwide threats being made on social media. An ongoing viral TikTok trend is encouraging student violence and to bring weapons to school Friday, December, 17 to, “every school in the USA, even elementary.” Although this trend originated outside of the North Country, leaders from local school districts addressed the issue. According to Gouverneur Schools Superintendent Jacquelyn L. Kelly, the District had reports from other districts that the post is circulating in their schools. He said along with the TikTok threats, the district was also made aware of an Instagram trend where students create anonymous accounts to target others. Superintendent Decker confirmed that Indian River had not received any reports of specific threats, but is also working with local law enforcement.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 17, 2021 13:05 UTC