'Non-Credible Social Media Threat' At William Floyd Middle School

MORICHES, NY — A potential threat to the William Floyd Middle school Monday was deemed to be "non-credible," district officials said.

According to a post by the William Floyd School District, on Monday morning, school and district officials became aware of a social media post on Snapchat shared by two William Floyd Middle School students referring to a potential threat to WFMS for December 11.

Upon learning of this post, administrators immediately notified the Suffolk County Police Department, who are investigating and believe it to be "non-credible in nature," district officials said.

The information regarding a potential threat apparently originated from outside the community, officials said.

School and district officials, as well as members of the Suffolk County Police Department, are conducting interviews with the two students and will also be speaking with their families, the district said.

Suffolk County Police were slated to provide extra presence at the school Monday, officials said, adding that the district itself would also be bringing in extra security staff to the building.

"Please rest assured that the district has and will continue to take any threat seriously as the safety and security of our students and staff is the number one priority," district officials said. "Please know that the district will continue to be vigilant and work with our partners in law enforcement to fully prosecute anyone who makes a threat. For any student who makes a threat, there will be severe consequences in school (such as a long-term suspension or possible expulsion) and possibly within the criminal justice system. It is important for students and residents to report anything of this nature. If you see something, please say something."

The district has a confidential hotline set up at 631-874-1200, for individuals to leave an anonymous message.