Hoosac Valley Enters Lockdown After Online Threat; Threat Resolved

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CHESHIRE, Mass. — On Thursday morning, Hoosac Valley High School entered into a lockdown in response to an online threat.
 
A notification was released to parents stating that school staff was made aware of a "generalized threat via the Internet," and the middle and high schools were put into lockdown while state and local police were contacted. 
 
Superintendent Aaron Dean said the threat was not credible.
 
"Once the threat was determined not to be credible, we released the lockdown and returned to the normal schedule," Dean said in an email correspondence.
 
A statement released by the school noted that once the district determined where the threat originated and that all students were safe, the lockdown was lifted.
 
"Staff acted in an abundance of caution and all agencies worked swiftly to ensure the safety and order of the school," Dean added.
 
Dean said the school went into lockdown around 10:30 am for about 20 minutes before transitioning into hold in passing, or a soft lockdown.
 
Students transitioned back to their regular day around 11 am.
 
 
 
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BArT Student Recognized for Superior Academic Achievement

ADAMS, Mass. — The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced student Emily M Rivenburg from North Adams has been selected to become a member of the organization. 
 
The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-founder and President James W. Lewis.
 
"On behalf of NSHSS and our co-founder Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, I am honored to recognize the hard work, passion, and commitment that Emily has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence," said Lewis. "Emily is now a member of a unique community of scholars — a community that represents our very best hope for the future."
 
"We are proud to provide lifetime membership to young scholars to support their growth and development," stated Lewis. "We help students like Emily build on their academic success by connecting them with learning experiences and resources to help prepare them for college and meaningful careers."
 
NSHSS members automatically become lifetime members at the time of their initial membership. Each step along the way — from high school to college to career — NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions.
 
Formed in 2002 by James W. Lewis and Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and helps to advance the goals and aspirations of high-achieving students through unique learning experiences, scholarships, internships, international study, and peer networks. Currently there are more than two million members in over 170 countries. 
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