From Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell Tuesday night:
“We are on the campus at this moment and working to ensure the safety of students and staff. I will keep you updated with any information that can be shared.”
This statement was shared along with a statement from the Maynard School Superintendent Dr. Jackson.
From the Maynard School :
Parents and School Community,
There has been a threat made on social media regarding a land mine on our school campus. We want to assure you that the police are on our campuses actively investigating the threat and conducting a complete and thorough sweep of all of our facilities. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priority. We will keep you updated with all important information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jackson
Dr. Jackson also stated school was cancelled on Wednesday out of an abundance of caution due to the recent threat.