Ransomware Attack Disrupts Evanston Township High School Systems

Summary

Evanston Township High School says a June 7 ransomware attack disrupted district systems and services, prompting closures and activity cancellations. The FBI is assisting as the district restores systems and assesses possible information access.

Key points

• The district reported that a ransomware attack on June 7, 2026, disrupted its systems, internet services, and computer infrastructure.
• The school closed June 8 and 9; Summer School classes, sports camps, and other on-campus activities were canceled.
• The district activated incident response procedures and engaged external legal and cybersecurity forensic specialists.
• The FBI is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
• The district is restoring systems and assessing whether any information was accessed or acquired; that determination was still pending.
• Phone systems were unavailable, and staff email access and families’ access to some online resources were limited.