Romulus High School homecoming game canceled due to potential threat

Romulus Community Schools postponed its homecoming football game and dance after district leaders said they received credible threats involving possible violence connected to Friday night's celebration.According to Superintendent Dr. Ben Edmondson, school officials were alerted Friday afternoon after a student reported what was described as a credible threat involving a possible shooting and alleged gang activity.“Immediately, you think about safety. That’s what I’m here to do. That’s what I’m paid to do, to make sure students and staff are safe,” Edmondson said.Watch Tiarra Braddock's story in the video player below:Tanise Jones, whose son is a senior and daughter is a junior cheerleader at Romulus High School, said canceling the events was the right move.“It’s disappointing, especially for the seniors that are graduating in 2027, but I totally agree with the school,” Jones said. “Do the right thing. Protect the children.”Jones said the situation is especially difficult for her daughter. “My daughter, a cheerleader, was involved in an actual shooting incident during a game, so this is very traumatic for her,” Jones said.Edmondson said he learned of the threat around 1:30 p.m. Friday after receiving a call from the high school principal.Despite months of planning for the game and homecoming dance, district leaders decided postponing both events was the safest option.The homecoming dance has been rescheduled for next Saturday. Edmondson said when the football game is eventually played, attendance will be limited to players and their parents.Romulus School Board President Porsche Laster also said she believes the district made the right call. “We’re making sure safety and security is the first priority,” Laster said.“Everyone is home and safe with their families.”While she supports the district’s response, Jones hopes school officials continue working on plans to improve security at future events.“I need to know what’s going to be in place to prevent anything else from happening and the safety of the children and the community,” she said.