In Louisville, shootings are nearly a daily occurrence plus other violent crimes. Always some criminals on the loose but city stays open.

14 minutes ago, Tigerpride94 said:

In Louisville, shootings are nearly a daily occurrence plus other violent crimes. Always some criminals on the loose but city stays open.

Seriously. If high school football wasn't played every day there was a murder suspect on the loose, there would be no football here. 

I've seen speculation tonight that a "Plan" may have been found in the shooters car. He may have had a plan to shoot up a large gathering as well as the highway shooting. Afterall he said in his text that a lot of people were going to die. A dozen or so random shots doesn't seem like enough from someone declaring that they want to care a lot.

As far as comparing this to shootings in a city like Louisville or Lexington. Most all of those murders are directed at a particular person. If there was a random shooting in a part or on a highway indiscriminately targeting people, I think you see games canceled in those areas too if the shooter was thought to be near by.

The bottom line on this is simple.  No administrator wants to take this risk for a school day, let alone a non-required, extracurricular activity.  IF, and admittedly it is a HUGE IF, something were to happen, that administrator, that school, that Board of Ed. would be absolutely crucified!!  And likely by the very same people who are right now questioning why they are canceling.   I've seen this kind of "thinking" far too many times.   It's one thing to sit behind a keyboard and question these decisions, it's totally another when YOU are making the decision and potentially affecting hundreds of kids and families.  I'm not saying I necessarily agree with this strategy, but I totally get it.  They are really in a no-win situation.

2 hours ago, bulldog77 said:

The bottom line on this is simple.  No administrator wants to take this risk for a school day, let alone a non-required, extracurricular activity.  IF, and admittedly it is a HUGE IF, something were to happen, that administrator, that school, that Board of Ed. would be absolutely crucified!!  And likely by the very same people who are right now questioning why they are canceling.   I've seen this kind of "thinking" far too many times.   It's one thing to sit behind a keyboard and question these decisions, it's totally another when YOU are making the decision and potentially affecting hundreds of kids and families.  I'm not saying I necessarily agree with this strategy, but I totally get it.  They are really in a no-win situation.

Assuming the "bad guy" is still on the loose, what about next week?  Next month?

This is mostly Ohio schools but it is related because some schools were closed and/or had increased police presence.  What is America coming to.  This was an email sent out by wlwt.com this morning which is NBC Cincinnati.

THE 101: A fifth grader has been charged, a high school student has been arrested and multiple schools across Greater Cincinnati either closed or saw an increased police presence after a series of threats were made towards schools.

FIFTH GRADER CHARGED: Police charged a fifth-grader after Kenton County schools officials said they were alerted Tuesday night to messages shared on social media by students warning them not to go to Summit View Academy on Wednesday because, "the school is next."

Independence police say the student was behind the original message and was not associated with SVA. The student has been charged with second-degree terrorist  threats.

STUDENT ARRESTED: A student was arrested before arriving to school after a threat was made against Walnut Hills High School on social media.

"We appreciate the swift response from police to ensure the safety of our students and staff," the district said in a statement. The student is now facing discipline, including suspension or expulsion.

OTHER THREATS: Other threats were made that resulted in the school's closure or increased presence of security.

Monroe Local Schools were closed Wednesday as officials investigated a safety concern. Officials say they did not believe the threat was credible, but classes were canceled out of an abundance of caution.

Middletown City Schools had an increased security presence yesterday after new threats were made against both the middle and high schools. These threats were sperate from a threat Tuesday that resulted in a student being charged.

Lakota Local schools had their school resource officer investigate a "vague social media threat" that listed "Lakota Middle School," among others. There is no Lakota Middle School in the district, but the district said they were "very proud" of the students who spoke up.

Springboro schools also had an increased presence of law enforcement yesterday, out of precaution over a threatening social media message. School officials say the threat did not directly involve the district, but rather a district in Ohio.

Student Arrested: A Winton Woods student was arrested yesterday after police say the teen brought a loaded gun to school.

13 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

As far as comparing this to shootings in a city like Louisville or Lexington. Most all of those murders are directed at a particular person. If there was a random shooting in a part or on a highway indiscriminately targeting people, I think you see games canceled in those areas too if the shooter was thought to be near by.

I agree with this. Especially if that shooter had previously stated "I'm going to kill alot of people". This is a tough call but look how bad LEOs and agencies get scrutinized after a mass shooting. The should've, could've, would've is so easy after the fact.

In the grand scheme of things not one life is worth these football games. When you're the person that has to sign you name on the line, most all us would be hesitant to approve the activities. On the other hand, a change of venue seemed to be the solution for both sides of this problem.

3 hours ago, theguru said:

This is mostly Ohio schools but it is related because some schools were closed and/or had increased police presence.  What is America coming to.  This was an email sent out by wlwt.com this morning which is NBC Cincinnati.

THE 101: A fifth grader has been charged, a high school student has been arrested and multiple schools across Greater Cincinnati either closed or saw an increased police presence after a series of threats were made towards schools.

FIFTH GRADER CHARGED: Police charged a fifth-grader after Kenton County schools officials said they were alerted Tuesday night to messages shared on social media by students warning them not to go to Summit View Academy on Wednesday because, "the school is next."

Independence police say the student was behind the original message and was not associated with SVA. The student has been charged with second-degree terrorist  threats.

STUDENT ARRESTED: A student was arrested before arriving to school after a threat was made against Walnut Hills High School on social media.

"We appreciate the swift response from police to ensure the safety of our students and staff," the district said in a statement. The student is now facing discipline, including suspension or expulsion.

OTHER THREATS: Other threats were made that resulted in the school's closure or increased presence of security.

Monroe Local Schools were closed Wednesday as officials investigated a safety concern. Officials say they did not believe the threat was credible, but classes were canceled out of an abundance of caution.

Middletown City Schools had an increased security presence yesterday after new threats were made against both the middle and high schools. These threats were sperate from a threat Tuesday that resulted in a student being charged.

Lakota Local schools had their school resource officer investigate a "vague social media threat" that listed "Lakota Middle School," among others. There is no Lakota Middle School in the district, but the district said they were "very proud" of the students who spoke up.

Springboro schools also had an increased presence of law enforcement yesterday, out of precaution over a threatening social media message. School officials say the threat did not directly involve the district, but rather a district in Ohio.

Student Arrested: A Winton Woods student was arrested yesterday after police say the teen brought a loaded gun to school.

A fifth grader making those comments is insane to me. I don’t remember too much about 5th grade but I remember recess being the only thing I really cared about. This generation has a massive mental health issue. And I think it stems from technology and social media.

37 minutes ago, BBN_34 said:

A fifth grader making those comments is insane to me. I don’t remember too much about 5th grade but I remember recess being the only thing I really cared about. This generation has a massive mental health issue. And I think it stems from technology and social media.

And COVID in my opinion. 

1 hour ago, BBN_34 said:

A fifth grader making those comments is insane to me. I don’t remember too much about 5th grade but I remember recess being the only thing I really cared about. This generation has a massive mental health issue. And I think it stems from technology and social media.

Unfiltered access to the Internet at an early age branches from this a lot, IMO.  Kids are just exposed to a lot more stuff at earlier ages before they are ready.

On 9/12/2024 at 11:21 AM, theguru said:

Assuming the "bad guy" is still on the loose, what about next week?  Next month?

Solid questions.  What would you do?  Me, I’d be back in school.  If you know anything about that area, they are not exactly “over-policed” if will, so it truly is a bit of a risk. 

1 minute ago, bulldog77 said:

Solid questions.  What would you do?  Me, I’d be back in school.  If you know anything about that area, they are not exactly “over-policed” if will, so it truly is a bit of a risk. 

What would I do?  I would have the kids in school and playing games and going on with their normal lives. If they need to hire extra security, so be it. 

5 hours ago, theguru said:

What would I do?  I would have the kids in school and playing games and going on with their normal lives. If they need to hire extra security, so be it. 

Who’s paying for that extra security?  

2 minutes ago, bulldog77 said:

Who’s paying for that extra security?  

Our taxes just like they pay for everything else at public schools. 

Maybe we can cut out some of those six figure admin jobs at these schools.