MPS Superintendent responds after threats to schools were made on social media | News [Video]

MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma. — Some Muskogee Public Schools students are being disciplined after possible threats to schools were seen on social media.

Early Friday morning, FOX23 received a viewer tip that some students were threatening to “shoot up” the 6th and 7th grade center in Muskogee. The viewer sent screenshots of a threatening text and a “list” of names.

Dr. Jarod Mendenhall, the Superintendent of Muskogee Public Schools, released a statement addressing the threats and said the students involved were identified.

“Dear Community Members,

During the night, the administration became aware of a “we do not like you” list created by a group of students. After conducting a thorough investigation, which included law enforcement, all students involved at the 6/7th and 8/9th Grade Academies were identified. Since the investigation is ongoing, all students involved will not be in school today.

The safety of our students is our top priority, and we will follow our …