In a news release at 3 p.m. March 6, It was announced that the pep session planned at Hamilton Southeastern High School has been postponed due to rumored reports of an act of violence that was to occur at the rally.
The release states that Fishers Police Department and HSE administration have been unable to confirm the rumors, but due to the elevated anxiety stoked by social media, HSE administration and FPD felt it was in the best interest of students and families to postpone the event.
“Please know that at no time was the safety of students and staff compromised,” stated communications director for the schools Beverly Smith. “In order to ease the fear of students, there will be increased police presence at dismissal today.”
