UPDATE: Southside High Lifts Shelters In Place After Concerning Social Media Post

Multiple parents across Acadiana began raising questions Tuesday after noticing unusual activity at Southside High School in Youngsville. Social media quickly filled with concerned posts asking what was happening on campus.

UPDATE:

According to LPSS Communications Director Tracy Wirtz, the shelter-in-place at Southside High School has been lifted. Wirtz also confirmed that, despite rumors on social media, there was no gun found on campus.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Officials have since confirmed that the school was placed on a shelter in place.

Concerning Social Media Post Prompted Response

According to a report from KLFY, the shelter in place was issued after a social media post surfaced that included what officials described as a “concerning photo.”

Lafayette Parish School System spokesperson Tracy Wirtz confirmed the situation, noting that the post led to an immediate response out of an abundance of caution.

Increased Law Enforcement Presence On Campus

A message sent to Southside High parents stated that no one is currently allowed to enter or leave the campus while the situation is being addressed.

Additional law enforcement officers were dispatched to the school as part of the response. Officials have not released further details about the nature of the post or any potential threat.

What Parents And The Community Should Know

At this time, there have been no reports of injuries, and the shelter in place remains a precautionary measure while authorities investigate.

Parents are encouraged to avoid coming to campus until the situation is resolved, as access remains restricted.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.