Hannibal School District - September 25, 2024 This morning, the main campus of Hannibal School District, including Hannibal Middle School (HMS), Hannibal High School (HHS), Hannibal Career & Technical Center (HCTC), and the Annex, was placed on a soft lockdown for approximately one hour.
What Happened:
The soft lockdown was initiated after a student reported seeing a threatening message on Snapchat. Although the post did not mention any specific school in Hannibal, we immediately took action and worked closely with law enforcement to investigate.
Actions Taken:
All doors were locked, and students remained inside the buildings.
Learning continued as usual, with no interruption to classroom activities.
Safety First:
We want to assure our community that student and staff safety is our top priority. While the threat was ultimately deemed not credible, we will continue to take all necessary precautions to protect our school community. Unfortunately, schools nationwide are experiencing similar threats influenced by social media trends, and we take every reported threat seriously.
How You Can Help:
If you see a threatening message on social media, please do not forward or share it. Instead, take a screenshot and report it directly to school administrators or the police. Sharing unverified threats can spread confusion and slow down investigations.
Additional Reminders:
Do not seek answers on social media. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
Help us stop the spread of rumors, which can distort the truth.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to providing families with accurate and timely information. Our first priority is to keep students and staff safe. All threats are thoroughly investigated, and if a credible threat is identified, we will communicate updates through our parent/guardian messaging system.
We appreciate the quick response and cooperation of our families, staff, and local law enforcement partners. Thank you for supporting our efforts to maintain a safe learning environment.
Read More: For more information on the rise in hoax threats against schools, visit the article, “Federal and Missouri Agencies Work to Battle Rise in Hoax Threats Against Schools.”
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For more information contact: Andrea Campbell
Hannibal Public Schools
acampbell@hannnibal60.com
573-221-1258