On Friday afternoon, Greenwich Police issued a news release and both GPS superintendent Dr. Toni Jones and Greenwich High School principal Ralph Mayo emailed families about a situation involving a student who was “reviewing online material in a common area of the school about explosives.”
Police said School Resource Officers assigned to the high school were notified about the student’s activity.
Police as well as Dr. Jones and Principal Mayo said there was no direct threat made, but the matter was taken very seriously.
Jones and Mayo said the student’s laptop was confiscated and a risk assessment with the Greenwich Police Department was completed.
The student’s family was immediately contacted and was cooperating with law enforcement and school officials.
The student will not return to school until cleared by the appropriate professionals.
Police said, “At this time, this is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the public or the school community. This matter remains an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.”
The Police Department commended the students who promptly reported their concerns to school staff.
“Their vigilance and responsible actions helped ensure the continued safety of the school community” police said, adding, “The Greenwich Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, staff, and residents within the Town of Greenwich.”
Dr. Jones and principal Mayo also thanked the multiple students who made them aware of the situation and reported the matter. “Because of their swift work, we can all remain safe and this student will now be able to receive the help needed,” they said.
The superintendent and GHS principal said they continue to ask families to have conversations with their child about their well-being and to ask for help if needed. They noted that counselors are available to GHS families.
“To reiterate, there is no threat to our school,” Jones and Mayo added.