By Jakob Gurley
MOODY, Ala. — A written threat discovered at Moody High School, prompted a swift response from school administrators and law enforcement. Officials confirmed the threat list, created by a current student, included every member of the senior class. Reports also suggest additional lists may have been made that involved underclassmen and former students.
Administrators immediately isolated the student from the rest of the school population, ensuring no contact with classmates while an investigation was launched. School officials stressed that at no point were students or staff in immediate danger.
The Moody Police Department has since taken over the investigation, and the student is in custody. District leaders confirmed the student will also face disciplinary action under the St. Clair County Schools Code of Conduct.
Principal Chris Walters said he was proud of the quick and coordinated response between administrators, the school resource officer, and police.
“We’re just really appreciative that our School Resource Officer and Moody Police Department jumped on it with us and really helped with the investigation,” Walters said. “They made it as smooth as possible and without having any interruptions to the school day.”
Walters acknowledged the seriousness of the threat, noting how situations like this weigh heavily on staff and students.
“Anytime you get a situation like this, your first thought is always about the safety of everyone on campus — students, teachers, and staff,” Walters said. “That was our number one concern, and once we ensured safety, we could maintain the learning environment.”
The principal emphasized that the school treats every threat seriously, whether it is determined to be credible or not.
“For us, anytime we get a threat — credible or non-credible — we immediately launch an investigation,” Walters said. “We have procedures in place, and our school resource officer is phenomenal. Moody Police do a phenomenal job, and if we need to involve other authorities like detectives or the district attorney, we bring them in right away.”
Walters also credited the teamwork between school staff and law enforcement for keeping the campus safe.
“Our police are phenomenal here in Moody,” Walters said. “They do such a good job helping us make sure everything is handled properly, and it’s really nice to have that strong partnership.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
