Good morning,
We wanted to provide you with an update on the increased safety and security at High Point Elementary School, E.B. Stanley Middle School, Wallace Middle School and John S. Battle High School this morning (Wednesday, September 11). We are blessed to live in a community where safety is a top priority, and we are incredibly grateful for our law enforcement partners who provided a quick response. Through the great collaboration of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, Virginia State Police and the Abingdon Police Department, a suspect has been identified behind the threats posted to social media and is in custody. We have determined that the threat was never credible, however all agencies involved treated it as if it were. We will continue to work with our law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff. We would also like to thank the staff members at our schools for their work to keep students calm and safe as the investigation was ongoing. Be sure to extend your thanks to our staff and law enforcement agencies involved next time you have a chance.
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Washington County Public Schools
812 Thompson Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-739-3000
@WashCoSuper
“Committed to the Success of Every Student“