Cleveland City Schools in Bradley County, Tennessee, canceled classes Thursday after receiving emails overnight at multiple schools that could be interpreted as threats, according to a statement released early Thursday by the district.
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"The Cleveland Police Department is actively investigating, and we intend to resume regular operations on Friday," school officials said in an emailed statement. "We apologize for this last-minute decision, but the safety of our students and staff must be a top priority."
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All extracurricular activities scheduled for Thursday are also postponed, officials said.
— Compiled by Ben Benton