Spectrum/New Milford students headed back to school Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Schaghticoke Middle School
Deborah Rose / Hearst Connecticut MediaNEW MILFORD — Schaghticoke Middle School was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after officials were informed of a written threat.
In an email sent to parents, Superintendent Alisha DiCorpo wrote, “The threat to the school was written on a piece of paper and was discovered by a student and brought to the attention of a staff member. This prompted the school to contact the New Milford Police Department and to evacuate out of an abundance of caution in order to ensure the safety of students and staff.”
All students and staff walked over to Northville Elementary School for dismissal.
Schaghticoke Middle School and New Milford Public Schools staff continue to work in coordination with the New Milford Police Department as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the threat, DiCorpo wrote.
At this time, the police department’s investigation is ongoing.
“The police are, however, confident that the Schaghticoke building is safe,” DiCorpo wrote.
Students and staff will return to school on time Wednesday morning, and acquire their belongings when they arrive.
Additionally, she wrote students and staff should report directly to “K period” upon arrival. Any homework that is due Wednesday will now be due on Thursday.
In her email, DiCorpo wrote staff and students “were calm, followed directions, and were supportive of one another as the evacuation took place. Everyone showed a true sense of community and we cannot thank you enough.”