Dear LNC Staff and Families,
I am disappointed to have to send this message, especially the day before we embark on our holiday break. However, in an effort to be transparent with our stakeholders, I need to share with you that we received information early last evening through our anonymous tip system, See Something Say Something, about some of our MS students making a threat toward the school through a video on TikTok. Thanks to the tip, we were able to connect with the Huntersville Police Department and address this matter within minutes. After a thorough investigation, these threats are deemed non-credible yet are still taken extremely seriously. Those involved face significant consequences from both school and law enforcement. We would like to thank the individual who did the right thing by reporting the posting and Officer Bo and local law enforcement for their quick action.
With the holiday break coming up and the opportunity to spend more time together, we ask that you please take some time to speak with your children about the importance of responsible social media use and the potential life-changing implications of posting inappropriate content. As a 1:World school, digital citizenship is an important part of our curriculum where students receive hours of instruction on how to be responsible online. However, in this world where social media’s challenges and temptations are ever-present in our students’ lives, I cannot impress enough upon our students and families the potential pitfalls that can occur and ask for your help. Lake Norman Charter would like to be clear that any threats of violence on school grounds will be punishable to the fullest extent – this type of disruption to our learning environment will not be tolerated.
Though 2021 has brought challenges, I continue to be grateful for the fact that our students experienced a semester of successful in-person learning. As we look into 2022, I look forward to everyone’s continued good health and offering a learning environment in which our students can continue to thrive. We at LNC wish our families and staff a safe, warm and restful winter break.
Yours in education,
