Jessup, Md. — The Howard County Police Department, alongside an independent state organization, is actively investigating threats directed at three schools in the area: Clarksville Middle School, Reservoir High School, and Guilford Park High School.
The situation escalated from initial incidents of doxxing, involving the unauthorized release of personal information about school employees, to more alarming threatening messages. This information was communicated to families through letters distributed last week.
Reservoir High School principal Dr. Karim Shortridge reassured families, stating, “We recognize that situations like this can create fear, uncertainty, and frustration. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priorities.”
In a follow-up letter sent on Sunday, school leaders reiterated their commitment to student safety, acknowledging that “bad actors continue to attempt to disrupt our school community through digital harassment and threats.” They emphasized that, although no harmful incidents have occurred recently, vigilance remains essential.
The threats came to light after a bomb threat led to the evacuation of Reservoir High School last Wednesday. In response, law enforcement has increased their presence at the schools for the final week of classes, as confirmed by both the Howard County Public School System and police spokesperson Sherry Llewellyn.
Students have expressed mixed feelings about the situation. Guilford Park sophomore Adonis Singleton remarked on the anxiety generated by social media posts but acknowledged the prevalence of unfounded threats in today’s environment.
The group behind the threats has been identified as “Maryland Hackers Unite.” The Maryland Center for School Safety is also collaborating with school officials to monitor and address these concerns.
Parents are encouraged to maintain open lines of communication with their children regarding safety and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. Non-emergency issues can be directed to the Howard County Police Department at 410-313-2200, while immediate threats should be reported by calling 911.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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