Dear Quincy Public Schools Staff, Students, Parents, and
Guardians,
I am writing to inform you that many of our school
administrators have been notified of an anonymous TikTok post stating “praying
for all schools Friday” but not specifically targeting any particular school or
school district or location. The origin
of this post is not clear as the TikTok platform is available worldwide. Out of abundance of caution, we notified the
Quincy Police Department to assist with investigating this disturbing
post. This post has been shared among
students, especially at Quincy High School, and the rumors have grown to be about
specific schools. I want to reassure you
that we take all threats of this nature seriously and at this time, there does
not appear to be a credible risk to the safety and security of our schools. As a precaution, there will be additional
Quincy Police presence around school buildings on Friday, December 17.
Since the post and rumors have been shared widely within the
school community, this may be unsettling for students, families, and
staff. Our Guidance staff is available
to assist with any students who may be feeling anxious or concerned about
returning to school. In addition, please
feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Kevin W. Mulvey, J.D.
Superintendent of Schools
617-984-8701
kevinmulvey@quincypublicschools.com