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A Note From Our Directors
Last night, the school administrators worked with law enforcement to address a school threat on social media. The Chester County Sheriff's Department released a statement that we shared on our school Facebook page and school website. The situation was handled promptly and all threats were eliminated. Law enforcement officers, as well as our School Resource Officer, were present today and will continue to provide increased presence as long as necessary to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. We appreciate the assistance of the the Chester County Sheriff's Department for their quick response in the s matter. As a charter school, we are independent from the Chester County School District and do not have access to a phone tree messaging system that sends alerts to our parents. We would like to thank the Chester County School District for meeting with us today to offer their support to help us gain access to their parent notification system to send messages in the future. Together we will continue to make safety our top priority. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Important Information from CCSO
From the Chester County Sheriff Office's Facebook page:
Shortly after 9:00pm on Tuesday, July 26th, Chester County Sheriff’s Deputies received information from a private social media account regarding a possible threat to commit a crime at the Academy of Teaching and Learning (ATL) on Hinton Street in Chester.
Deputies identified the owner of the account to be a juvenile.
Working with ATL Administrators, Deputies responded to the juvenile's residence where the investigation was furthered.
Due to the seriousness of the threat made, the ATL Administration has suspended the student.
Due to the student being a juvenile, the SC Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has become involved and will continue the judicial process with the accused, following the law as it relates to juveniles. Because the accused is a juvenile, the Sheriff’s Office is limited to what can be discussed publicly regarding the investigation.
Going forward, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office and the Chester City Police Department will have an increased presence at the ATL, as long as necessary and as a precautionary measure, to ensure the safety and security of the students and staff.
We ask everyone's continued assistance in monitoring social media accounts and notifying law enforcement of messages that could indicate threats of violence to our schools.
Shortly after 9:00pm on Tuesday, July 26th, Chester County Sheriff’s Deputies received information from a private social media account regarding a possible threat to commit a crime at the Academy of Teaching and Learning (ATL) on Hinton Street in Chester.
Deputies identified the owner of the account to be a juvenile.
Working with ATL Administrators, Deputies responded to the juvenile's residence where the investigation was furthered.
Due to the seriousness of the threat made, the ATL Administration has suspended the student.
Due to the student being a juvenile, the SC Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has become involved and will continue the judicial process with the accused, following the law as it relates to juveniles. Because the accused is a juvenile, the Sheriff’s Office is limited to what can be discussed publicly regarding the investigation.
Going forward, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office and the Chester City Police Department will have an increased presence at the ATL, as long as necessary and as a precautionary measure, to ensure the safety and security of the students and staff.
We ask everyone's continued assistance in monitoring social media accounts and notifying law enforcement of messages that could indicate threats of violence to our schools.
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In Memory of Mr. Lynn Jackson
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It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to a special teacher, colleague, and friend. Mr. Lynn Jackson, a fifth grade teacher at ATL, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Mr. Jackson impacted the lives of us all through his humble spirit, compassionate soul, and gentle demeanor. He dedicated his life to helping young people reach their full potential. Mr. Jackson founded The Gentleman’s Club at our school which taught young boys skills like how to tie a necktie, how to eat a formal dinner, and how to be a leader in our ever-changing society. His love for teaching was demonstrated daily. Mr. Jackson’s presence will truly be missed in the halls of ATL, but his legacy will remain with us forever. Rest in peace Mr. Lynn Jackson…your ATL family loves you.
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