Kellogg School District cancels graduation over violence threats

— Kellogg School District released a statement about the canceled graduation

The Kellogg School District said in a statement on social media that due to information they received from the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office concerning the safety of students, their families, and the staff, the decision was made to postpone the graduation ceremony that was scheduled for June 3.

The school district said the ceremony will be rescheduled for a future date when it can be held safely. They will share that information at a later date and regret having to make the decision to cancel the original ceremony.

Shoshone County Sheriff released a statement about the student-led protest

The Sheriff of Shoshone County released a statement regarding the student-led protest that occurred on the afternoon of June 2, 2023. This then resulted in the cancelation of graduation.

In the Facebook statement, Sheriff Holly Lindsey said a few deputies were at Kellogg High School (KHS) to ensure safety. She said overall that the protest was peaceful and kids along with their parents were being respectful.

Sheriff Lindsey continued to say, "We did receive word that a large number of protesters were coming from out of county to organize with our local cause; however, the group is known for violence during protests which are concerning. In the last few days, KHS also received several phone calls threatening violence. Due to the threat of violence, the Kellogg School District made the decision to cancel tomorrow's graduation."

Sheriff Lindsey clarified a rumor that went around and denounce it. She says, "My role as the Sheriff, as law enforcement in general, is to notify the school district of any information we obtain pertaining to the safety of students and staff. The school district then uses the information to make its decisions. In this case, the Kellogg School District made the decision to cancel the ceremony. The SCSO's responsibility is to enforce the laws and keep the peace. We definitely do not make decisions for public schools."

She ends her statement by noting how horrible a situation this is for kids and their families.

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