An immediate end to the cybersecurity situation at Mars Area School District is not in sight, according to district spokesperson Josh Schwoebel.

On Tuesday, district superintendent Mark Gross told parents that the shutdown of the district’s Internet network and email system was required because of a “cybersecurity incident.”.

In the announcement, Gross said there was “no evidence” that student or employee records were compromised or are at risk, and added that the district is working with external cybersecurity professionals.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Schwoebel said the district’s online systems were still down, but the phone system and outside programs continued to be usable.

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