Freehold Regional Alerts Parents To TikTok Dec. 17 Challenge

FREEHOLD, NJ — In response to a potentially threatening TikTok challenge that has been spreading across the country, the Freehold Regional High School District issued a notification to let parents know they were aware of the situation.

The challenge encouraged students to threaten gun violence at school on Dec. 17.

"These threats and rumors do not specifically target any Freehold Regional High School District School," the district said.

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According to the notification, the district is in contact with local police departments in regard to this issue.

"We have communicated this information to our local police departments and are continuing to work with them. Please know the safety of our students and staff is always our number one priority," the alert said.

School officials are also encouraging parents to have a conversation with their children and let them know that the district is taking the threats "very seriously."

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According to reports, the Dec. 17 challenge is a part of a larger series of school-based TikTok challenges targeted at young kids.

In September, a TikTok challenge encouraged students to vandalize the schools, assault staff and show their private parts.

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