Timberline High School Postpones Homecoming Following Violent Online Threats
Timberline High School postponed its homecoming activities after students planned to boycott the football team following allegations that members sent violent messages in a group chat, the Idaho Statesman reported. The Boise School District announced the decision in an email to parents and staff on Tuesday afternoon, confirming that all festivities for the week except for the homecoming dance would be delayed.
District and School Officials Cite Student Safety Concerns
Boise School District and Timberline High School officials stated that growing concerns over student safety, heightened emotions, and threats of violence drove the decision to postpone the events. According to an email signed by Superintendent Wendy Johnson, district Area Director Shelley Bonds, and Timberline Principal Chad Wright, leaders felt a pause was necessary for the community to reflect and process the situation. The homecoming football game, originally scheduled for Thursday against Kuna High School, was among the postponed events, as confirmed by district spokesperson Dan Hollar to the Idaho Statesman.
Student Walkout and Petition Target Football Team Allegations
The controversy unfolded over the weekend after photos of a Snapchat group chat began circulating online, accompanied by a petition alleging that members of the Timberline football team wrote about wanting to rape and kill a female student. An Instagram page titled “Thswalkout2026” announced plans on Sunday for students to boycott the homecoming game and walk out of school on Wednesday to show support for victims of sexual violence. The online petition, which calls for the expulsion of the students involved, drew public attention, gathering more than 11,000 signatures by Tuesday afternoon, according to the Idaho Statesman and Idaho Education News.
Police Ask School District to Pause Internal Investigations
The Boise Police Department stated on Sunday that it is actively investigating the threats. School officials noted they first learned of the messages on Friday and immediately contacted the police department’s school resource officer unit. While the petition demands immediate administrative action, district officials explained that police asked them to pause internal investigations to avoid jeopardizing the criminal inquiry.
District Reschedules Homecoming Activities
District officials assured families that homecoming activities will be rescheduled. In statements reported by outlets including CBS2 Idaho News, leadership emphasized that the efforts put into planning the events will not be wasted and that a future time will be found to celebrate school spirit. The homecoming dance, scheduled for Saturday, remains on the calendar as planned.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Timberline High School Investigation
What specific events were canceled or postponed?
Boise School District postponed all homecoming activities for the week, including the homecoming football game against Kuna High School, while the homecoming dance scheduled for Saturday remained on as planned, according to the Idaho Statesman and CBS2 Idaho News.
How many people signed the online petition?
More than 11,000 people signed the online petition by Tuesday afternoon after photos of the Snapchat group chat began circulating online, as reported by the Idaho Statesman and Idaho Education News.
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