Crime & Safety

Threat Closes Keith Valley Middle School on Wednesday

Hatboro-Horsham school officials decided to hold a virtual day on Wednesday following a "vague threat" by a student the day before.

HATBORO / HORSHAM — A threat has been made against Keith Valley Middle School, prompting the school to have a virtual day on Wednesday.

School officials said a student made "a vague threat" against the school at the end of the day on Tuesday.

Through the Hatboro-Horsham School District’s cooperation with the Horsham Police Department, school officials turned the investigation over to police.

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As police conduct their investigation, out of an abundance of caution, school officials made the decision to shift to a virtual day for Keith Valley Middle School on Wednesday.

Horsham Police will determine and reveal the credibility of the threat.

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