[10] In November 2019, several fights broke out following the circulation of racially charged posts on Snapchat that led to school disruptions and increased security measures.

[11][12] The incidents began when inflammatory statements targeting African-Americans were shared across several social media platforms, primarily Snapchat, which triggered a series of physical altercations between groups of students on and off of the school's campus.

[12] The situation escalated to the point where a student created a social media post threatening to bring a gun to the high school, though this threat was later determined to be false.

[13][14] Both the 2019 and 2023 incidents were part of a broader pattern of reported racial harassment that continued in subsequent years, as highlighted by community members during school board meetings.

[16] In response to the 2023 incident and related concerns, Superintendent Jason Henderson stated that educational strategies to address racism were being developed, potentially including the formation of an Equity Task Force.

[17] The 2023 incident also resulted in increased police presence at Edwardsville High School, with law enforcement working to ensure safety and manage disruptions following community tensions.