WEST BOCA, Fla. — West Boca High School Principal Ed Capitano sent a letter to parents Tuesday after posts on social media suggested a threat to the school.
According to school officials, the threats were investigated and deemed unfounded.
Principal Capitano says school police will be present outside of the school Wednesday as an 'abundance of caution.'
In the letter Capitano also reminded parents that posting shooting or terrorism threats on social media platforms is now a second-degree felony.
The principal says the threat was reported through the Fortify Florida app.
Read Principal Capitano's letter bellow.
Good evening West Boca High School parents, this is Principal Ed Capitano.
Administration was alerted to posts on social media that suggested a threat to the school, which we take very seriously. Parents, our School Police have investigaed and found these threats are unfounded. However, out of an abundance of caution, our School Police will have a noticeable presence outside the school tomorrow on campus.
Parents, I want to remind you that under Florida law, it is now a second-degree felony to post shooting or terrorism threats on social media platforms, or text messages – even if the threat is posted as a joke.
It is important to remind your students that if they see something, say something, and I applaud the individuals who reported this through the Fortify Florida app, which I encourage all students and parents to download.
Thank you for your continued support of West Boca Raton High School. If you have any further questions, please call the office at 561-672-2001.
