Social media threat forces lockdown of Ansonia High School; juvenile arrested

ANSONIA - Ansonia High School was placed into lockdown today after the Ansonia Police Department’s School Resource Officer stationed at the school was notified at 11 a.m. of a threat made on social media towards the school. 

Working in conjunction with the Ansonia Board of Education the school was placed into lockdown and students were safely dismissed from the school. 

During the investigation, a suspect was identified and placed under arrest. 

The suspect, a 14 year-old male, a student at the school, was charged with Threatening First Degree and Breach of Peace Second Degree and referred to juvenile authorities. 

This was an isolated incident, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

Dr. Joseph DiBacco, Superintendent of Schools, released the following statement: 

“Ansonia Public Schools in collaboration with the Ansonia Police Department will not tolerate any behaviors/actions that put our students, staff, and community at risk. Today’s response was to an Ansonia student’s actions; swift and immediate action will be taken - the appropriate consequences will be administered up to and including expulsion and arrest.”

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

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DiBacco: Ansonia Public Schools will have remote learning Monday

This is an important message from Ansonia Public Schools.

Good evening, due to busing and staffing issues Ansonia Public Schools will have a remote learning day on Monday March 29, 2021, for all of our schools.

We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide you with more information as it becomes available.

Thank You,

Dr. Joseph DiBacco

Superintendent

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DiBacco: 2 at Prendergast School in Ansonia test positive for COVID-19

Dear Parents and Guardians:

This morning, we were made aware that two individuals at Prendergast School have tested positive for COVID-19.

They were last in district on Jan. 28, 2021. All individuals with whom these individuals were in close contact have been notified and have been ordered to quarantine.

A sixth grade classroom and a first grade classroom will operate in a remote setting through Feb. 11 and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Prendergast School will remain open.

Under the District’s protocols, our school-based teams responded quickly to get the information needed to make the best decisions possible. While we cannot share the full details for privacy reasons, we can inform you that Ansonia Public Schools continues to work closely with the Naugatuck Valley Health District to perform contact tracing and quarantine close contacts to prevent the spread of the virus.

Quarantining as a result of close contact tracing is not an indication that someone has contracted the virus; it is simply a prudent and precautionary step.

We cannot oversell the fact that our best protection from broad transmission of COVID-19 within our schools and community is a knowledgeable and attentive population. You have a part to play in keeping everyone safe by performing a daily health screening.

Families should err on the side of caution when deciding whether or not to send children to school if symptoms develop. Health screening should happen each day with your child prior to sending them to school. You may always contact our nursing staff if you have questions or concerns.

We will keep you up-to-date on any further developments as they happen. We will also continue to follow all recommended safety protocols. Finally, please remain Ansonia Strong as we all face this national health crisis together.

Sincerely,

Joseph DiBacco, Ed. D.

Superintendent

This was posted Tuesday morning on the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

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