An online threat to the Mount Hermon School was removed within minutes today (September 11, 2025) by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office.
A student at the school made a threat involving a weapon on social media. Shortly after the post was made, the FBI notified the WPSO.
Sheriff’s deputies from across the parish immediately responded to the incident. The faculty and staff enacted standard lockdown procedures and there was no active threat.
Later, Sheriff Smith characterized the incident as "careless talk" and advised that the student has been charged with Terrorism and Communication of a Threat in order to Illicit an Emergency Response.
Sheriff Jason Smith wants to thank and commend the faculty and staff for their timely and orderly action following standard protocols, ensuring everyone’s safety.
Sheriff Smith and the WPSO have been collaborating with all schools in the parish to develop new policies and procedures tailored to each school and their needs in emergency situations.
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