Threat Made Against South Huntington Middle School: Police

SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY — Suffolk police are investigating a threat made against Henry L. Stimson Middle School in the South Huntington School District, police told Patch.

School officials contacted police shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday, police said.

"Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased police presence at Stimson Middle School this morning," the department said.

Someone made a threat of violence toward two students and the school, South Huntington Superintendent Vito D'Elia told the community in a letter forwarded by a district spokesperson.

Suffolk police could not confirm if the threat was made by a South Huntington student.

The department deemed the message "non-credible" based on their investigation, D'Elia said.

"In an abundance of caution, the Suffolk County Police Department will be providing an increased presence as an added layer of security around our schools today," he said. "In instances such as these, we will continue to share information with the community to alleviate parent concerns with any police activity within our school district. We also ask that you continue to speak with your child about the dangers of making statements of a threatening nature on social media and digital forums."