Rochester-Area School Districts Address Social Media Threats

Written by on January 9, 2026

Several Rochester-area school districts said social media threats targeting schools in Monroe, Livingston, and Erie counties were not credible. East Irondequoit, Gates-Chili, and the Rochester City School District reported the threats, which East Irondequoit believed originated in Texas.

Police and school security increased vigilance, and students were encouraged to report suspicious activity.

Rochester police said they were monitoring the situation.

Multiple school districts reporting non-credible social media threats


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