Covington Independent Public Schools is aware of the unauthenticated video, which appears to have been taken by individuals on school-owned property who were not authorized to be there. It is the district’s understanding that this video depicts events that occurred on or about Sunday, August 31, 2025.
None of the images depicted in the video occurred during a school-sponsored event or during school hours. Please note, not all individuals shown on the video are students of Covington Schools. Last month, when this event was brought to the administration’s attention, Covington Schools conducted an internal investigation and followed the processes and procedures housed in our Student Code of Conduct, including but not limited to notifying law enforcement and initiating student disciplinary actions.
While this video is not new information, the circulation of the video has gone viral on social media and now has interrupted regular school operations, as there have been unwarranted threats of violence directed at the school, staff and students. Covington Schools asks that members of the public please respect the privacy of our students and staff, and refrain from causing further disruption to the educational environment. Lastly, and perhaps most important-- any threats will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency for further action.