'End of World' Threats Rumored at Oswego East High School

Oswego District 308 officials said Friday morning there is no credibility to any of the rumors circulating about impending violence on either Dec. 14 or prior to Dec. 21 at Oswego East High School or any of the junior highs.

Dec. 21 is the date the Mayan calendar is calling the “end of the world.”

"Any rumors about any threats at Oswego East and the juniors high schools are completely rumors," Director of Communications Kristine Liptrot said at about 10:35 a.m. Friday. "Between the police and administration we were able to track the source of the rumor to Oswego High School."

Oswego 308 released an announcement Thursday addressing rumors of potential violence that may conincide the Mayan calendar that claims the winter solstice, Dec. 21, is the end of the world.

We are working very closely with the local police department to make sure everyone feels safe in their learning environment," Liptrot said.

The district said in its Thursday announcement that security will be heightened over the next several days. Liptrot added that staff is on heightened awareness and undercover and uniformed police officers are throughout the buildings.

Any rumor that has been reported is being investigated and anyone with specific information is asked to talk to their principal, the district has said. 

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