FORD ADMINISTRATION

1620 E. Elza, Hazel Park, MI 48030 • Phone 248-658-5200 | Fax 248-544-5443

March 22, 2018

Dear Hazel Park Families,

Recently, there have been social media posts which suggest threats against schools in the
metro Detroit area and across the state to over thirty three school districts. This afternoon we
were made aware of a post that made a threat toward Hazel Park Schools. For this reason, we
will be closing our schools on Friday, March 23, 2018. All after schools activities will be
canceled as well. Over the weekend, we will determine if we will be closed on Monday, March
26, 2018. This threat has been turned over to law enforcement agencies, as we take all threats
extremely serious.

As a school community we do not find these posts funny at all. They cause concern and stress,
for our students, staff, parents and community members. We ask that as a school community
you speak to your children regarding the seriousness of such threats on social media. We
appreciate the students who shared these posts with the school administration. Please
encourage your children to identify any potential threats and share them with you or an
appropriate school official. Our main focus continues to be to preserve a safe teaching and
learning environment for all students.

We need your help. Please assist us by remaining calm and supportive in this social media
environment. We will communicate with you again over the weekend with any updates that we
have.

Respectfully,

Amy Kruppe, Ed.D.

Superintendent