Penn-Trafford schools were put on lockdown after threatening social media post

TRAFFORD, Pa. — All schools in the Penn-Trafford school district were temporarily put on lockdown Friday after district officials saw a threatening social media post.

The post was reported by Penn Middle School students but all of the other schools were put on lockdown as a precaution.

In a message sent to district parents, administration members said the police helped them conduct a “threat assessment.”

Police and administration determined there was no threat within the district.

Students were dismissed at their normal times and school operations are now back to normal.

Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW

A Highmark data breach affecting about 300,000 members exposed personal information to hacker A Highmark data breach affecting about 300,000 members exposed personal information to hackers.

©2023 Cox Media Group