BAR HARBOR, Nov. 1, 2022 - From the school superintendent:
Dear MDIRSS Community,
I want to share that today a threat was received at the high school. The nature of the threat necessitated an immediate lockdown. The threat was substantial enough for law enforcement to thoroughly sweep the building. To ensure the safety of all, students and staff were checked before leaving school for unification. This process takes time by design. I can not thank local and state law enforcement enough for the professionalism and thorough nature of their work. Please know that the Bar Harbor police department apprehended the person who made the threat.
There will be no school for MDI High School students tomorrow. This is to allow for all of us to take a collective breath and provide space for repair and a chance to reset after such a traumatic event. Students will be allowed in the building from 12- 2pm to gather possessions left behind and to pick up their cars. We will have counselors available for those who might need them during that time. All planned after-school activities will take place as scheduled tomorrow.
Thursday, November 3rd will be a regular school day. We will have counselors available for students and staff. Friday, November 4th will be an early release day and the end of the Quarter. The new Quarter will begin Monday, November 7th.
I am grateful for all our students and staff who had to endure multiple hours of lockdown as police secured the building to ensure our safety. I also understand and appreciate the concern of parents as they learned of events and worried about the safety of thier children.
We will be sure to debrief this experience with all impacted parties so that we can continue to provide a safe learning environment for students and staff.
Sincerely,
Mike Zboray - MDIRSS/AOS #91 Superintendent
More details on the treats please.