Pinelands Regional Students May Get Excused Absences in the Event of Another Shooting Threat

On the evening of Sept. 9, the Little Egg Harbor Police Department was contacted by the Pinelands Regional School District regarding a social media screenshot making reference of a school shooting threat. The message had been brought to the administration’s attention by students.

The police immediately initiated an investigation and determined the threat was not directed toward the Pinelands Regional schools.