Leetsdale Police, Quaker Valley Officials Investigate Potential Threat

A Quaker Valley custodial staff member discovered a possible threat on a restroom wall after student dismissal today at the , according to school officals.

Martha Smith, district spokeswoman, said school resource officer Robert Wright and the Department were immediately notified, and the message was investigated and determined to not be a credible threat.  

"Safety and security are paramount in the . School safety is everyone's business as we rely on information from students, teachers, parents and others within our community when issues arise," Smith said in a news release. "Please know that all threats of violence - real, perceived or in jest - are immediately investigated, and, if warranted, discipline is swift and to the fullest extent allowed by school board policy and/or the law."

Smith said local law enforcement officials will be called upon to assist in any investigation where there is a threat to student and/or school safety.

Anyone with information regarding the alleged threat is urged to contact the school's principal, Andrew Surloff, at 412-749-6012 or share information via the QV Tipline.

Parents, staff, students and community members are encouraged to use the QV Tipline to quickly and easily report sensitive information by email at tip@qvsd.org, online at www.qvsd.org or by calling 412-749-3633.