UNION — Parents and guardians in the BCLUW Community School district received notice Wednesday morning of disturbing comments made about a threat to the BCLUW Middle School in Union.

According to information from BCLUW Superintendent Ben Petty and Middle School Principal Dirk Borgman, “A BCLUW Middle School student was suspended after making disturbing comments on social media about a threat to the school. School staff have since been in contact with the family, law enforcement was contacted about this situation and appropriate disciplinary action is taking place.”

“While we do not believe the threat to be credible, I want to assure you that we always take any type of threat seriously and have the full cooperation of law enforcement,” Petty said.

Noting that recent tragedies at schools in other states have heightened everyone’s concern for the safety of students, the BCLUW officials have encouraged district parents to continue talking with their children about the seriousness of threats and the importance of reporting suspicious activities, threats or disturbing information to a trusted adult.

“Students also need to be aware that law enforcement agencies are taking these threats very seriously and are pursuing prosecution even when such incidents are intended as pranks. Please make sure your child is aware of these ramifications and that he or she understands hoaxes related to school safety will not be tolerated,” Petty said.