The Jackson County School System says it is canceling classes for the day after multiple schools received a “computer generated bomb threat.”
Channel 2 Action News This Morning first told you about the district initially delaying schools. The district later made the decision around 8 a.m. to cancel school
This is a developing story. We’re working to learn the next steps in the investigation, for Channel 2 Action News at Noon and starting at 4:00 p.m.
“A decision regarding extracurricular activities will be made later today after we ensure our campuses are secure,” a Jackson County Schools spokesman said.
The school district is working with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to identify where the bomb threat originated from. The sheriff’s office is asking families to avoid the school areas and others can expect traffic delays.
“Heavy police presence at multiple Jackson County Schools due to bomb threats received over night. We will update on all social media platforms as each school has been cleared, as well as any other additional information that becomes available,” the sheriff’s office says.
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