Spring Hill High School closed Friday due to vandalism
MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Maury County school officials turned to social media Friday morning to announce a closure, which was the result of vandalism.
According to an “urgent message” posted by Maury County Public Schools just before 5:30 a.m., Spring Hill High School will be closed on Friday, May 3.
Spring Hill High students are asked not to come to school, but all faculty and staff are asked to report at 10 a.m. The district said all after-school activities will still take place on time.
Officials told News 2 both the district and local law enforcement are looking into events that occurred at Spring Hill High during the late night hours on Thursday, May 2, adding that school property was damaged and vandalized. However, there are no reports of injuries.
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Early Friday afternoon, the district shared the following statement from Superintendent Lisa Ventura:
I am happy to report that damage at Spring Hill High School was not as extensive as originally perceived. An investigation regarding individuals who participated is ongoing. At this point we believe that school will be in session on Monday, May 6 and graduation will take place as planned. I appreciate everyone’s concern and we are blessed to live in a community that reaches out in support when we are in need.
No additional details have been released about this incident.
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