From Derry, NH Police Department:

On September 12, 2019 the Derry police school resource officer (SRO) assigned to Pinkerton Academy received a report from a school administrator about a Snapchat message that was circulating through some of the student population regarding alleged sexual assaults involving Pinkerton students.

Specifically, the message alleged that twelve female students had been sexually assaulted by a male student and when they reported it to school staff the school would not take any action. The SRO spoke with Pinkerton Academy staff who indicated no such reporting had occurred. They pledged full cooperation with Derry police in investigating this claim and any crimes that may be discovered resulting from that investigation.
The SRO established that a student had seen something on social media asserting that the incidents occurred, and the school would not help these alleged victims. This student “reposted” the message which led to several other students viewing it and sharing it. The message spread quickly through the school.
The SRO spoke with the student that initiated the re-posted message. That student stated she did not know who authored the original message or how to contact that person. She also stated that she had no personal information about the sexual assaults and merely reposted something she read. She had no idea
who may be a victim or suspect or any details of a crime.
Derry police conducted dozens of interviews of students who shared the Snapchat post or protested at the school on September 13th about the allegations. This investigation yielded no names of any possible victims or suspects and no details of any crimes. During these interviews the officer encouraged students to come
forward privately to make a report if they believed they were a victim of a crime. He also asked that they share with police and school staff any information they may become aware of in the future involving other students who may be victims of crime.
At this time, it appears no crimes were committed as alleged in the Snapchat posting.

 

Earlier from the Associated Press:

A New Hampshire high school says authorities are investigating student allegations of sexual assault involving other students at the school.

Timothy Powers, headmaster of Pinkerton Academy, said in a letter to the school community on Thursday the allegations are “deeply disturbing.” He said the Derry school learned of them this week and reported them to the New Hampshire Department of Children and Youth Services. The school also contacted an independent investigator to assist with an internal review.

Powers said local law enforcement is aware of the allegations and the school is cooperating with authorities.

The letter said “we are limited in what we can say about these matters,” due to the nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigations.