Office of the Superintendent
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PO Box 4170, Middletown, NJ 07748
732-671-3850, ext. 1002
www.middletownk12.org
Mary Ellen Walker, Superintendent of Schools
December 16, 2021
Dear School Community Members,
The District was informed by the NJDOE Office of School Preparedness and Emergency
Planning that there have been social media posts circulating that refer to potential acts of
violence at schools nationwide on December 17. The posts do not contain any information
specific to a school district. According to the NJDOE Office of School Preparedness and
Emergency Planning, these posts are circulating in many states.
Although these posts are general and contain no specific threats to our schools, we have
consulted with the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD). The MTPD has
investigated the matter and informed the District that the social media posts are not credible and
pose no threat to the safety of our students or staff.
The District takes all threats to school security extremely seriously, and works cooperatively
with the MTPD to keep our school community safe. The social media posts currently
circulating, while posing no threat to school security, have the potential to cause heightened
anxiety and disruption to the education of our students. I therefore reiterate that the MTPD
investigated the social media posts and determined there is no threat to student or staff safety.
Together, the MTPD and district will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary steps
to ensure the safety of our school community. The MTPD will continue to be a presence at
District schools tomorrow.