From SOMSD:
September 29, 2024
Dear South Orange and Maplewood community,
We are writing to inform you about a concerning situation involving a social media threat directed at Columbia High School.
This weekend, we were informed of social media posts circulating online that threaten our school community’s safety. Please know that we take any threats seriously and have immediately contacted the Maplewood and South Orange police departments, which are actively investigating the credibility of the threat.
We are working closely with the Maplewood and South Orange police departments to ensure every precaution is taken to keep students and staff safe. We will continue to keep you updated as the investigation progresses, and we appreciate your cooperation and support during this time.
Please note that school will begin at its regular start time tomorrow and that CHS Administration will continue to partner with counselors, social workers, and the local police departments to support our school community.
As always, if you ever have any concerns about school or community safety and security, please feel free to contact a building administrator and/or utilize our online reporting tool.
Sincerely,
Jason Bing
Superintendent of Schools
