NEW ORLEANS — Jesuit High School of New Orleans abruptly canceled classes on Tuesday after a threat was made against the campus.
In a statement published on the school's website, the administration said the closure was "out of an abundance of caution" and that there was no immediate danger to the school or school community.
"All threats are investigated and taken seriously, and Jesuit is working with authorities to swiftly identify the source of this threat," the statement said.
School leaders are asking parents to speak to their children about the seriousness of threats made against schools.
In an email sent to parents, school officials said that there is no threat to campus and that the "individual responsible for the note will not be on campus while we continue to work with law enforcement to ascertain all relevant details."
Classes will resume on Wednesday as normal, according to the school.
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