John Kerr denied making the comments to a pupil at Berwickshire High School about seven years ago.
Schools across Scotland were quickly advised the threats were not credible and cyber crime experts are working to identify who was responsible.
Aberdeenshire Council decided earlier this year to permanently close the mothballed primary and nursery.
Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.
Prof Sir Peter Mathieson says he will not seek a third term in the role amid a dispute over planned cuts.
Jamie Laycock says schools must help youngsters understand both the opportunities and dangers of AI.
The situation could get worse if expected income from international students does not arrive, a new report says.
Members of the University and Colleges Union are walking out in part of a long-running dispute over job and course cuts.
