Bristol Public Schools will be closed Friday after a social media post described a threat of a school shooting at both high schools.Iris White, acting superintendent of Bristol Public Schools, sent a letter to district parents via ParentSquare on Thursday night regarding the threat against Bristol Central High School and Bristol Eastern High School.“Earlier this evening, BPS was alerted to a social media post describing the threat of a school shooting at both of our Bristol High Schools,” White said. “This information was forwarded to the Bristol Police Department for further investigation.“Out of an abundance of caution, Bristol Public Schools will be closed on Friday, September 20, 2024. All buildings will be closed.”Schools across CT close, teen arrested, teachers rebuke admins amid ongoing social media threatsThis comes after schools in Ansonia were closed on Thursday and multiple school districts throughout Connecticut investigated threats made over social media, including one that led to charges against a 13-year-old girl.
Originally Published: September 19, 2024 at 9:43 p.m.
