December 11, 2023
As always, the health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority.
On December 10, 2023, school districts throughout Ohio were confronted with a series of emails, allegedly from a Russian terrorist organization. These messages threatened violence by explosive devices within multiple Ohio schools. The Black River administration team promptly conducted a thorough examination of district emails and servers, confirming that our district was not among those targeted. These threats mirror similar incidents that occurred in Texas school districts last Friday, which were investigated and found to be non-credible.
According to assessments from the Ohio Homeland Security (OHS)/Terrorism Analysis Unit (TAU) and the Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center (STACC), the emails appear to be part of a swatting campaign or hoaxes, with no credible threat detected.
If families or students are concerned about a potential threat at any time, we encourage them to report all concerns to local law enforcement. Our school counselors and administrators will be available if you or your child have concerns or need support.
Thank you for your continued support in providing a safe learning environment for our students.
Sincerely,
Chris A. Clark
Superintendent