January 21, 2023

Dear Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6 Families:

The Elizabeth Police Department received information regarding a social media post referencing interrupting and potentially causing violence at the school dance. Based on the information, the decision was made to cancel the school dance out of an abundance of caution. During the investigation, it was determined that the threat was isolated to the dance. Police determined the student was not in possession of a weapon and that there was no threat to students’ or staff members’ safety. Because this is now a police matter, we cannot provide more specifics on this case.

Should you have any questions about this incident or our safety procedures, we welcome you to contact my office at 436-6131.

Sincerely,

Olga Hugelmeyer

Superintendent of Schools