By ZEINAB NAJM
Times-Herald Newspapers
HEIGHTS — An Annapolis High School student made a threat on Oct. 10 that he would carry out a school shooting on Oct. 11 which launched an investigation by the administration and police.
After hearing about the threat, students immediately reported it to administration who began their investigation with the district’s resource police officer.
“During the investigation the student admitted to making the threat and claimed it was a joke,” a Facebook post by the district read. “This was a confirmed threat made by a student and will be turned over to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office. The investigation is now complete and turned over to the police department. The threat has been removed from the school.”
Police also posted about the threat, telling parents to remind their children that a threat of any kind is taken seriously and that the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office will prosecute anyone who makes a threat.
“I am so proud of our students for handling this situation perfectly,” the district’s post read. “Very little time passed from when the threat was made and when it was reported. Our students ensured the safety of everyone in the building by reporting the threat immediately.”
Also this week, the district announced that beginning Oct. 14 it will provide a halal meat option for students who require meals be prepared in adherence to Islamic Law.
Halal is defined as lawful or permitted, according to the Islamic Council of Victoria, so in reference to food, meat has to be prepared following Islamic law.
According to the district, the first week will have only hamburgers available each day; however, chicken patties and chicken nuggets will be rotated soon after.
A note was sent home with elementary school students allowing their parents to sign it if their children chose to receive the halal option.
Middle and high school students will be asked about the halal option while in the lunch line.
(Zeinab Najm can be reached at [email protected])