Student posts shooting threat to Conroe ISD school on social media as ‘prank’, district says

CLEVELAND, Texas – Officials from the Conroe Independent School District said a student made a threat on social media about a shooting at a Caney Creek High School game on Friday.

According to officials from another district, Cleveland ISD, they were notified of the student who reportedly made the threat to Caney Creek ahead of a boys’ soccer game. The two teams were expected to face off Friday evening.

Officials from Conroe ISD say the incident was a case of disruptive student behavior, and that the student posted the threat as a prank. 

Additionally, they stated that there was no intent to harm anyone and that consequences to that student would be administered in accordance with CISD’s Student Code of Conduct.

Cleveland ISD released the following statement:

“It is important that we inform our parents & community of situations like these. Superintendent McCanless wanted to communicate to our athletic & student parents of the circumstances. As always Cleveland ISD will continue to keep safety for our students first priority.”

Conroe ISD Principal Dr. Stichler released the following statement:

“Campus administration was made aware of a social media post threatening a shooting at a game at Caney Creek High School today. Campus administration and the Conroe ISD Police Department investigated the matter and identified a suspect. Upon investigating, it was found that this was a case of disruptive student behavior. The student posted it as a prank. There was no intent to harm anyone. Consequences will be administered in accordance with CISD’s Student Code of Conduct. The safety of all our students and staff is of the utmost importance, and every reported threat is taken seriously and fully investigated.

Students and parents may report any suspected threats to campus administration. Reports can also be made through CISD’s KidChat hotline at 1-888-KidChat (543-2428) 24-hours a day or our Anonymous Alerts app. To learn more, please visit our Safety Information webpage.”