February 7, 2024, News Release

On February 6, 2024, a Stuarts Draft High School student reported a verbal threat that was made by another student.

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, School Superintendent’s Office and Stuarts Draft Administration immediately launched an investigation yesterday and lasted into today. The student has been identified, and charges are pending.

The weapons detectors, and more police presence were placed at Stuarts Draft High School today to help make the students, faculty and families of the students feel safe.
The student involved in the verbal threat has been charged with two counts of 18.2-57, Assault.

“The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office investigation has concluded, and there was no threat today and there is no current threat to Stuarts Draft High School at this time,” said Sheriff Donald L. Smith.

Parents and families, The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and The Augusta County Public Schools have asked multiple times before, and we are asking you again to PLEASE use this as well as other examples to educate your children. It is very important that you please talk to you children about the importance of the statements that they make whether they are in-person or online. Any reported threat of any kind, will be taken seriously, even if they are made as a joke. Furthermore, no matter the seriousness, charges will be placed when the law is violated. These types of incidents are very labor intensive and disruptive to our schools and community. We encourage you to monitor your children’s social media accounts and what they are searching on the internet. Also, it is very important to stress to your children if they see or hear something that is not right, to say something immediately to a school administrator or their school resource officer. Thank you for being apart of our team in keeping our community safe.