A threat against Midway Middle School today was deemed by authorities to be unfounded.

Fort Stewart Director of Public Affairs Ron Elliott said that Fort. Stewart CID, Military Police, Midway police and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office investigated the allegation of a threat communicated over social media and deemed it unfounded.

Over the weekend, authorities learned of an alleged threat made by an MMS student about shooting up the school. Midway police officers and county deputies were dispatched to the school today for extra patrols as a precaution.

“Everything that we do, we take the safety of soldiers and family members extremely seriously. It’s a priority for us. Anything that happens we exercise due diligence and make sure that we investigate it,” Elliott said.

Liberty County School System Chief Information Officer Dr. Patti Crane issued an emailed statement Monday afternoon concerning the situation.

“Normal safety procedures were followed to lessen anxiety and concerns for the students and staff of Midway Middle School allowing school operations to continue as normal,” she wrote. “The investigation into the alleged incident is still ongoing however we have no reason to believe that students or staff were ever in any danger.”

Anyone needing to contact someone about non-emergencies regarding Fort Stewart personnel, families and related matters at any time may call 767-1083.

Earlier post

A Midway Middle School student posted a threat on Facebook over the weekend to “shoot up” the school.

According to a statement on the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the threat was investigated and the student was not allowed to go to school today.

LCSO Chief Deputy Jon Long said the student lives on Fort Stewart, and the Sheriff’s Office learned of a possible statement through the Fort Stewart Military Police. Military Police officers talked with the student. As an extra precaution, Midway police officers and county deputies were dispatched to the school for extra patrols and will remain there throughout the day.

Liberty County School System Chief Information Officer Dr. Patti Crane issued an emailed statement.

"We received word this morning that an alleged threat at Midway Middle School had been made on social media over the weekend.  Law Enforcement was notified before school began and The Liberty County Sheriff’s Department and The Midway Police Department were on campus as a precautionary measure.  Normal safety procedures were followed to lessen anxiety and concerns for the students and staff of Midway Middle School allowing school operations to continue as normal. The investigation into the alleged incident is still ongoing however we have no reason to believe that students or staff were ever in any danger. The school will be providing information about this incident to their parents today.  The Liberty County School System strives to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students."