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Online threats against schools impact several districts in Greater Cincinnati

Another local school district is increasing security measures after receiving threats online. This comes after nearly a dozen districts in Greater Cincinnati received similar threats. “It's unfortunate, but in today's society, this is just what happens,” said Gilbert Tutin, an Oak Hills parent. Families received an email from the Oak Hills School District Thursday afternoon in which the superintendent informed them of a social media post that began circulating Wednesday night. It listed school districts in Hamilton County as targets of school violence. On Thursday, Oak Hills was added to that post. “It's a sad world that I have to receive text messages like this, but I trust the district to look after my children,” said Jennie Trujillo, an Oak Hills parent. An Oak Hills representative said in part, “Although the threat does not specifically identify buildings, we are working with local law enforcement regarding the cyber threat, including the Delhi and Green Township police departments.” At Oak Hills, classes are scheduled to begin as scheduled on Friday. The district noted that there will be an additional police presence around district buildings. “I'm not afraid to send them to school, especially if they assure us that everything will be OK,” Tutin said. Several districts in Greater Cincinnati have been targeted by online threats. On Thursday, Mt. Healthy Schools closed out of an abundance of caution. It will reopen Friday after being deemed implausible. Cincinnati Public Schools, Princeton City Schools, Northwest Local Schools and Winton Woods City Schools remained open and beefed up security. “I wish there was more that could be done, but they're doing the best they can with the information they have, and they can turn it around and keep our kids safe,” Trujillo said.

CINCINNATI —

Another local school district is increasing security measures after receiving online threats.

Previously, nearly a dozen districts in the greater Cincinnati area had fallen victim to similar threats.

“It's unfortunate, but that's just the reality of today's society,” said Gilbert Tutin, a father from Oak Hills.

Families received an email from the Oak Hills School District Thursday afternoon in which the superintendent informed them of a social media post that began circulating Wednesday evening that listed school districts in Hamilton County as targets of school violence. Oak Hills was added to that post on Thursday.

“It's a sad world that I get text messages like this, but I trust the district to take care of my children,” said Jennie Trujillo, a mother from Oak Hills.

An Oak Hills representative said, in part, “Although the threat is not specifically targeted at buildings, we are working with local law enforcement agencies, including the Delhi and Green Township police departments, regarding the cyber threat.”

Oak Hills plans to continue classes as scheduled on Friday. The district noted that there will be an additional police presence around district buildings.

“I am not afraid to send them to school, especially when they assure me that everything will be fine,” Tutin said.

Several districts in the Greater Cincinnati area have been the target of online threats. On Thursday, Mt. Healthy Schools were closed out of an abundance of caution. After being deemed untrustworthy, the schools in question will reopen on Friday.

Cincinnati Public Schools, Princeton City Schools, Northwest Local Schools and Winton Woods City Schools remained open and increased safety measures.

“I wish more could be done, but they are doing the best they can with the information they have, and they can turn things around and protect our children,” Trujillo said.

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