#school-closure

#school-closure

A bomb threat was received at Park House School in Newbury, prompting its closure for the day and the activation of emergency procedures to ensure student safety.

"Unfortunately, just like so many others, we were hit very hard after COVID for a variety of things, and we just weren't in a position to make it work financially anymore."

In an email sent to parents shortly after 7.30am, St Mary's explained it had received a threat via email referring to committing acts of violence to those on our premises.

"We take incidents of this nature very seriously and we understand the concern in the community, not to mention the disruption it has caused in each of the school communities and for students and parents," she said.

In a bid to protect Preston High School from closing, Bally's philanthropic foundation offered $8.5 million to purchase the property, but the proposal was rejected.

The School District of Philadelphia announced it will close schools on Friday, allowing 200,000 students to celebrate the Eagles' Super Bowl victory at a parade.

Copper theft has been a growing problem in the Bay Area for years because the precious metal can be sold for a hefty profit.

After intensive discussions with the RKI and other specialist institutions, the health department and the school management have decided to take this preventive measure with a view to protecting the student body in particular.

Families, faculty, and the school's Board of Trustees had tried to find a way to keep the school open, they said, but could not find a path forward.