MORGANTON, N.C. — Table Rock Middle School in Morgantown, North Carolina, was on a soft lockdown Monday morning after a threat was made against the school, according to school officials.
Around 7:45 a.m., the district became aware of the threat on social media, according to a statement released by Burke County Public Schools.
"Screenshots of the social media post started to be shared between students and eventually to parents and Table Rock Middle School staff members," the statement reads. "The timing of the reported threat coinciding with the start of the school day and parents being allowed to check out their student(s) created traffic congestion around the school."
Principal Rich Linens sent the following message to parents regarding the lockdown:
The health and safety of our students and staff is always a top priority. We are aware of some information concerning our school that is making its way around social media and between students this morning. We are working with law enforcement to track down the information and see if it is credible. In the meantime, we have extra law enforcement officers on our campus this morning. Parents, if you wish, you may check your child out of school today, and the absence will be excused. We will work with your child to make up any missed work. Thank you for your continued support of Table Rock Middle School.
Extra law enforcement was on the campus, which is located about 80 miles northeast of Charlotte, due to the concerns at the school. Law enforcement is also investigating the threat which was seen on social media. It's unclear at this time what the threat was or what it was about.
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