On the evening of September 9, 2024, the Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department was contacted by the Pinelands Regional School District Administration regarding a social media screenshot making reference of a school shooting. According to school administration, the message was brought to their attention after being circulated among students. The police department immediately initiated an investigation into the origin of the message. Through the investigation, the message could be not be authenticated and has been determined that any potential threat was not directed towards Pinelands Regional Schools. Out of an abundance of caution, an increase in police presence was initiated at our schools on September 10, 2024.
Thank you for those who brought this information forward for investigation. We take all threats serious, and we can assure you that the safety of schools is of utmost importance.