Threat that closed Erie-Mason schools determined to be ‘copycat’ [Video]

MONROE COUNTY, Michigan — The social media post that prompted the closure of Mason Consolidated Schools in Monroe County on Tuesday was determined to be a “copycat” message, the district said in a letter to families.

According to Superintendent Kelli Tuller, the “concerning” post was a message identical to other posts circulating in various schools throughout Michigan. The district said the post was seen by students on one of its buses. 

“We are grateful that several students promptly reported it to school staff. Their vigilance allowed us to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all students while we conducted a complete investigation.”

The district said all high school practices and events scheduled for Tuesday will continue as planned, but all middle school events and practices are canceled.

Tuller said the school resource officer, Deputy Bill …