TEMPLE, Texas — Threats circulating on social media have caused increased security at Temple High School Thursday afternoon. Students received messages on social media platforms, warning of a possible school shooting.
These threats come after the Sept. 29 protest in support of a transgender student who was denied access to female facilities on campus.
Temple ISD was aware of the threats and in a letter to parents said that Temple police have deemed the threats "unfounded and not credible."
"Today has been very calm and there have been no disruptions," a statement from Temple Independent School District spokesman Jon Wallin said. "We are aware of threats that have been circulating on social media and those have been investigated by TPD and are unfounded and not credible."
According to the district, due to the threats the school provided safety measures to ensure the safety of its students.
They are as follows:
- Additional security officers on campus
- Temple PD presence both inside and outside the building
- Scheduled classroom holds (where students remain in the classroom but instruction continues)
- Campus will be closed for lunch and students cannot leave
Some parents chose to pick up their children early.