09/05/2026
ATTENTION Sherman ISD families and staff:
You may come across or hear about alarming “Cat in the Hat” social media posts circulating online.
Please be assured that there is no threat to Sherman ISD. Our schools remain safe and continue to operate normally.
We are sharing information proactively so that families and staff are aware of this trend and the real-world consequences that can come with making threatening statements online.
The “Cat in the Hat” trend involves editing videos that depict the “Cat in the Hat” appearing near a school or neighborhood and making threatening statements that target a specific location or group of people. A growing number of individuals nationwide have been arrested as part of this trend.
Students should be reminded that creating, editing or sharing these kinds of videos could lead to legal or disciplinary consequences.
As always, if you see something concerning online or at school, it should be reported to a trusted adult or campus administrator. Do not repost or share this type of content. Reports can also be made anonymously online through iWatchTexas: www.shermanisd.net/safety-report
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools safe and our community informed.
