Minersville School District Cancels Two Days of Classes After Malware Attempt Triggers Network Shutdown

Date: December 17, 2025

The Minersville School District in Pennsylvania canceled classes Tuesday and Wednesday after a cybersecurity threat prompted officials to take district computer systems offline, according to a message sent to parents. The district said its security tools detected attempts on Monday to install malware on some systems, and administrators shut down access while they investigate what happened before restoring services. 

After canceling school on Tuesday, the district later announced Tuesday evening that schools would also be closed Wednesday. The district said it has brought in cybersecurity specialists to help determine the cause and scope of the incident. Superintendent Michael Maley was not available for comment Tuesday because he was in meetings related to the situation, the report said. 

The closures applied to students at the junior-senior high school, the elementary center and the Llewellyn Early Childhood Center, while other students were expected to report to their schools. The district also said after-school activities were still scheduled, and transportation would continue at normal times for students attending the Schuylkill Technology Center, the Intermediate Unit and alternative schools. Officials said the investigation was in its earliest stages and noted there was not yet information on whether district, student or family data had been compromised. 

Key Points / Key Takeaways

The district closed schools Tuesday and Wednesday after taking computer systems offline in response to a cyber threat. 

Security tools detected attempts on Monday to install malware on some district systems, prompting an investigation. 

The closure affected the junior-senior high school, elementary center and Llewellyn Early Childhood Center; other students were told to report as usual. 

Officials said it was too early to confirm whether district, student or family data was compromised, and cybersecurity specialists were assisting the review.