(Lewiston, ID) On Friday, September 13, the annual Battle of the Bridges football game between Lewiston and Clarkston was placed under lock down due to an individual threatening the safety of attendees. Very little viable information has been provided regarding the nature of the situation, however numerous parents have taken to Facebook and other social media outlets to share their thoughts.
The Lewiston, Clarkston and Asotin School Districts sent out a joint statement on Sunday, September 15, two days after the incident. While the statement provides little to no information regarding the nature of the threat, they were sure to ask members of the community to cease posting their unverified information on social media.
“While we understand the concern that posts like this can create, we urge everyone to refrain from sharing unverified information. Official updates regarding school safety will always come directly from the school districts or local authorities. Please continue to monitor official channels for accurate information.”
In their statement, the districts stated that they will provide more updates to the community when the information is available. Local law enforcement is looking into the situation, and all three districts will proceed with their normal school days today, Monday, September 16.
The full statement is included below:
“Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
It has come to our attention that a post circulating on social media is causing concern regarding a potential threat to Clarkston High School (CHS) and other schools in the surrounding areas. The post advises students not to attend school on Monday due to an alleged threat stemming from an incident on Friday night following the Lewiston Clarkston football game where Clarkston High School was placed in a brief lockdown.
We want to assure you that the safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. At this time, we have been in direct communication with local law enforcement in Lewiston and Clarkston. The Clarkston, Asotin, and Lewiston school districts are working closely with law enforcement to continue to monitor the situation.
While we understand the concern that posts like this can create, we urge everyone to refrain from sharing unverified information. Official updates regarding school safety will always come directly from the school districts or local authorities. Please continue to monitor official channels for accurate information.
All three districts will proceed with the school day as planned on Monday, unless otherwise instructed by law enforcement. If there are any changes to the schedule or further developments, parents and guardians will be notified immediately.
In the meantime, if you or your child have any concerns, please contact your school administration directly. We also encourage students and families to report any suspicious activity or information to law enforcement or school officials.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for staff and students of the Lewis-Clark valley.
Sincerely,
Thaynan Knowlton
Superintendent of Clarkston School District
Dale Bonfield
Superintendent of Asotin School District
Lance Hansen
Superintendent of Lewiston School District “
