Last evening, Cairo-Durham CSD officials and law enforcement authorities responded to an online allegation that there would be violence at the middle school/high school on Friday.

Within learning of this posting the district immediately contacted the state police, who launched an investigation into the statement.

While the investigation is still ongoing, at this time we have been told that there is no specific threat to Cairo-Durham Schools. The original comment – made by an adult with no association with our district during a visit to a student’s home – related to opinions of terrorism and the anniversary of 9/11. Subsequently, this comment was repeated and then posted online by a concerned parent.

We are grateful for the assistance we received from police overnight and this morning. We also wish to remind everyone that all allegations or threats of violence against our students and staff will be taken seriously and investigated fully.

This is an opportune time to remind your child about the importance of speaking with an adult if they need help or see/hear out of the ordinary. As always school and district personnel are available to answer any questions.