(3/20/18) - A letter from the Superintendent
Published on Mar 20, 2018 19:01

(March 20, 2018)

Dear Cumberland Valley Community:

I am writing to make you aware that administration has been notified of graffiti scrawled on a bathroom stall at CV High School. The message - threatening in nature - referenced CV High School and the date of March 23, 2018.

As the result of quick actions by a student who discovered the graffiti, administration was able to investigate with consultation from Silver Spring Township Police Department. While the investigation into a suspect is ongoing, neither administration nor police have received information at this time to substantiate the threat.

None-the-less, the safety of our students, staff, and visitors to our schools is of paramount priority and - as an added layer of security - I have asked local law enforcement to increase their presence in and around both the high school and all other district buildings on Friday. Additionally, our School Resource Officer - a police officer with Silver Spring Township - continues to be available for our students and staff.

As we continue to partner to keep our schools safe, I ask parents and students today and every day to immediately report any activity that may be considered concerning.

With sincere appreciation,

Dr. Frederick S. Withum III
Superintendent of Schools