Internet scare shocks Yarmouth High School
by Adam Hewitt
April 29, 2021
On March 15, a student posted a video on TikTok that included threats against Yarmouth High. The video soon went around the community and shocked staff and students.
In an email to the community and school the next day, Superintendent Andrew Dolloff shared news of the event, explaining that the school had followed up with the student involved in the incident. The school also reassured students, parents, and faculty that they were taking this seriously and wanted to assure everyone’s safety.
“This video was reported to the Yarmouth Police Department, and appropriate interventions were made to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff,” Dr. Dolloff said in the email.
Staff were unclear about the intentions behind the video. "I don't think it was a joke like haha, like an April fools type of joke,” said Lorrie King, an instructional support teacher at Yarmouth High. “I don't necessarily know if it was serious, but I definitely know it was somewhere in between the two."
Some students at Yarmouth High reacted differently. Junior Aren Strobel said, “I was aware of the situation that happened over the internet this past week, and can say that I was shocked about it; however, I wasn't too concerned and thought it was more of a joke”.
While there may be a disparity between students' intentions online versus their impact on our students and teachers at Yarmouth High School, administrators remain committed to safeguarding the community.
“Protecting the health and welfare of members of our school community is paramount.” Dr. Dolloff’s email read. “School officials will continue to work closely with other agencies to provide the support necessary to ensure that all staff and students are safe at school.”
April 29, 2021
On March 15, a student posted a video on TikTok that included threats against Yarmouth High. The video soon went around the community and shocked staff and students.
In an email to the community and school the next day, Superintendent Andrew Dolloff shared news of the event, explaining that the school had followed up with the student involved in the incident. The school also reassured students, parents, and faculty that they were taking this seriously and wanted to assure everyone’s safety.
“This video was reported to the Yarmouth Police Department, and appropriate interventions were made to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff,” Dr. Dolloff said in the email.
Staff were unclear about the intentions behind the video. "I don't think it was a joke like haha, like an April fools type of joke,” said Lorrie King, an instructional support teacher at Yarmouth High. “I don't necessarily know if it was serious, but I definitely know it was somewhere in between the two."
Some students at Yarmouth High reacted differently. Junior Aren Strobel said, “I was aware of the situation that happened over the internet this past week, and can say that I was shocked about it; however, I wasn't too concerned and thought it was more of a joke”.
While there may be a disparity between students' intentions online versus their impact on our students and teachers at Yarmouth High School, administrators remain committed to safeguarding the community.
“Protecting the health and welfare of members of our school community is paramount.” Dr. Dolloff’s email read. “School officials will continue to work closely with other agencies to provide the support necessary to ensure that all staff and students are safe at school.”