CHS ADMINISTRATION COUNTERS FALSE RUMORS, "REGRETS" FALSE SOCIAL MEDIA INFO

Reaction to the recent weapons arrests at Columbia High School and Maplewood Middle School have prompted waves of rumors and false reports via social media and other outlets.

We never spread rumors or even seek to acknowledge them when our reporting finds them false. This is a first rule of journalism: accuracy.

This has also prompted the district to issue the following notice to the CHS community:

Information for the CHS Community

 

Dear CHS Community:

We are aware that various rumors have been circulating about safety at CHS. We want to assure you that we take student safety very seriously. The Maplewood Police Department has an extra presence at CHS today to ensure that all students and staff are safe, and we are having a calm and productive morning, focused on learning.

CHS administration regrets the large amount of negative social media related to CHS and safety. Thank you to the students and parents who have shared rumors and concerns with us. CHS administration is working closely with law enforcement to investigate rumors and make decisions based on facts.

We encourage parents to engage with thoughtful conversations about social media with their children and will continue to make every effort to lead strong schools and support parents and children in making healthy and safe decisions about conflict resolution.

Sincerely,

James Memoli
Acting Superintendent

Elizabeth Aaron
Principal of Columbia High School