Highlands School District used remote learning Thursday after another threat

Highlands School District students learned remotely Thursday following another threat, according to officials on the district’s Facebook page.

Superintendent Monique Mawhinney said she was notified late Wednesday evening by Harrison police about another threat made to the district.

“Although the threat is determined to be unfounded, out of an abundance of caution the district will transition to remote learning,” the post read, in part.

“This decision was made in consideration of the threats made these past two days and the impact they may have on our students’ mental health.”

An alert also was posted to the district’s website, goldenrams.com.

This is at least the second threat received by the district this week.

Harrison police charged a juvenile in connection with threats made to the district on Tuesday.

The threat, made on social media against the district, was investigated by Harrison police and deemed unfounded, according to the school district.

Because the suspect is a juvenile, and being charged as such, police Chief Brian Turack said he was unable to identify the suspect.

The juvenile is expected to be charged with terroristic threats, causing or risking a catastrophe and harassment, all misdemeanors.