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Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
Wed Dec 19, 2012, 11:41 PM Dec 2012

Mayan Calender: Genesee, Lapeer County(Michigan) Schools Closed Rest Of Week Over Fear Of Violence

FLINT, MI -- Schools in Genesee County will be closed Thursday and Friday after threats of violence allegedly tied to the end of the Mayan calendar swirled around area school districts. The Genesee Intermediate School District offered this statement:

"It is clear that last Friday changed all of us. As educators, we acknowledge, and we believe our communities would agree, that schools are at the center of concern right now. As school district Superintendents we have been in constant communication with one another and there are too many unique factors that have influenced our unanimous decision to cancel school and all school activities for Thursday, December 20 and Friday, December 21."

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/12/genesee_county_schools_closed.html

Lapeer Schools cancel classes for the remainder of the week
LAPEER, Mich. (WJBK) -- Lapeer Community Schools will be closed for the rest of the week because of a potential threat of violence.

The superintendent says there is no credible threat at this time -- just rumors.

However, in light of the Connecticut school shooting last week and the Mayan's prediction of an apocalypse this Friday, school officials have decided to keep students at home.

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/20388573/lapeer-schools-cancel-classes-for-the- remainder-of-the-week

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Nay

(12,051 posts)
5. What. The. Fuck. Is this country totally insane? Closing schools over an internet/teabaggy
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 12:17 AM
Dec 2012

apocalypse bullshit STORY?????

My regret in life is that I didn't drag my husband and minor child to Canada many years ago, and ditched this horrendous place. This is the very worst sort of madness.

 

Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
6. Updated List...
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 12:26 AM
Dec 2012

The following Lapeer County schools and school districts will be closed Thursday and Friday:

-- Chartfield Academy
-- Dryden Community Schools
-- Imlay City Schools
-- Lapeer Community Schools
-- North Branch Area Schools

The following Genesee County school districts will be closed Thursday and Friday:

-- Genesee Intermediate School District
-- Goodrich Area Schools
-- Lake Fenton Community Schools
-- Linden Community Schools

Marlette School District, in Sanilac County, also will be closed Thursday and Friday.

LeftInTX

(24,554 posts)
8. My husband is a high school principal
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 12:33 AM
Dec 2012

He has been dealing with gun threats from students all week. He's worn out.

At least 7 schools in town were also on lock down this week.

I'm in Texas.

 

Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
11. Best thing IMO would be for the schools and teachers to shut down for 2 weeks. Then let the
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 12:42 AM
Dec 2012

ungrateful mommy's and daddies 'home-school' or provide otherwise for their precious lil-babes.

I do not know why anyone would/could want to be a public school educator in this day and time.

My hat is off to them all, indeed.

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