Threat made against Lamont High School

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Local parents were contacted by Elk Island Public Schools on May 1 with news that a threat was made against the Lamont High School.

While the email would not reveal details around what the threat was or who made the threat, it stated that police have been contacted and would be present at the school.

“EIPS administration was made aware a threat was uttered against Lamont High. Our first and foremost concern is the wellbeing of all our students and we take threats seriously,” said the email. “The RCMP are investigating and will keep us informed of their findings.”

Several families expressed frustration at the lack of information.

EIPS Communication

Director Laura McNabb said they are not able to comment on an active investigation.

“RCMP will be on site at the school as a precaution. We have not been advised to close the school,” she said.

Constable Suzanne Ahlstrom confirmed a threat was made on social media the evening of May 1.

“The investigation was launched and a suspect was identified and located. There is currently no imminent threat to the school,” she said by email.

Ahlstrom did not divulge if the individual was a student, if an arrest was made or if charges will be forthcoming.

Lamont High School has an enrolment of approximately 330 students from grades seven to 12.

EIPS holds public engagement session in Andrew discussing school closure

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A public engagement meeting between Elk Island Public Schools and residents in the Village of Andrew on April 25 drew at least 70 concerned people out to the school gymnasium to discuss the possible closure of Andrew School.

Lamont County school board trustee Coleen