LI Student's Threat At School Flagged By Federal Bureau Of Investigation: District

PATCHOGUE, NY — A post made by a student containing a threat at Patchogue-Medford High School Wednesday morning was flagged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, prompting a response from Suffolk police, school district officials said.

In a letter to the school community Wednesday morning, Superintendent of Schools Donna Jones said the district was made aware of a post made by a student containing "a threat toward the high school," and it was flagged by the FBI, which contacted Suffolk police.

"School administration and law enforcement have spoken with the student and their family, and the student is being disciplined in accordance with the Patchogue-Medford School District Code of Conduct," Jones said. "At no point was any weapon on school grounds, and per Suffolk County police, there was never a need to evacuate."

She did not specify the nature of the threat, nor how it was made.

Patch has reached out to Suffolk police.

Jones concluded her letter by saying that "the safety and security of our students, administrators, faculty, and staff is our highest priority."

"We take matters of this nature very seriously and will continue to proceed accordingly to keep our schools safe," she said. "We would like to remind our students and their families that if you see or hear something that is of concern, please report it immediately to the district or law enforcement."