The school, closed while police work.
By June Mercer | November 13, 2026
Haviland Middle School in Hyde Park remained closed on Thursday, November 12, following the discovery of a written threat at the school earlier in the week. The closure came after a student found what appeared to be a threatening message inside the building and reported it to staff, prompting a police investigation that continues with no determination yet on the threat's content or who wrote it.
According to the Town of Hyde Park Police Department, officers were first notified of the reported threat on Tuesday, November 10, at approximately 4:45 p.m. A student had discovered what appeared to be a threatening message inside the school building at 23 Haviland Road and brought it to the attention of school personnel. Police responded by launching an investigation into the discovery.
The scope of the police work has been methodical. Investigators have been identifying and interviewing people who were aware of the writing. Additional interviews with students are ongoing as officers work to establish a timeline and gather facts about how the message came to be at the school and who may have written it. Investigative steps beyond student interviews continue as well, though the specific nature of those steps has not been disclosed.
The closure on Thursday reflects the active state of the investigation. School officials determined that keeping the building closed while police completed interviews and investigative work was the appropriate course. The investigation remains open and active.
At this time, police have not released any details about what the threatening message said. They have also not identified or named any suspect in the case. The investigation is continuing, and those details remain part of the ongoing work.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Town of Hyde Park Police Department at 845-229-9340 and ask to speak with Officer Passantino or Detective Felicello.
