This afternoon (Friday, January 31, 2025), Snyder High School was placed on a "Hold" status shortly before students were released for lunch. The hold was initiated following a report regarding concerning comments made by a student. This measure allowed Snyder Police Department and Snyder High School Administration to immediately begin an investigation and interview individuals who may have witnessed the incident. All students and staff are safe, and the issue is being addressed.
The hold remained in place for approximately 18 minutes, causing a delay in the dismissal for lunch. To accommodate this delay, students were given an additional 10 minutes for lunch.
While privacy laws prevent us from sharing details about individual disciplinary actions, we want to assure you that any student found responsible for making threats will face appropriate consequences in accordance with district policy and the law.
School safety is a shared responsibility. It is crucial for students, staff, and families to report any potential threats to the appropriate authorities. We sincerely thank those who have acted responsibly by bringing concerns to our attention.
If you observe any suspicious activity or have safety concerns, please report them immediately to the principal, or school safety specialist, or by calling 911. For non-urgent matters, the "See Something, Say Something" form is available at
. You can also learn more about our Standard Response Protocol and the difference between our security responses, which include a Hold, Lockdown, Secure, Evacuate, and Shelter.